The intensity of the Investec Champions Cup reaches a new high as Bath Rugby prepares to welcome Northampton Saints to the Recreation Ground on Friday, April 10. This quarter-final clash promises thrilling rugby action kicking off at 8pm UK time, setting the perfect tone for the weekend’s knockout round.
For fans eager to follow every moment, all matches of this season’s Investec Champions Cup are broadcast live on Premier Sports. You can stream the game online or access it via Virgin TV, Amazon Prime, or Sky Sports packages. This Friday’s match will be shown on Premier Sports 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm to get you ready for the 8pm kickoff.
Subscriptions for Premier Sports start at £11.99 per month. Whether you’re at home or on the go, signing up ensures you won’t miss out on the live action.
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In addition, highlights will be quickly uploaded to the Investec Champions Cup YouTube channel after the match. For extensive coverage, SomersetLive will provide live blogging of the game, including pre-match buildup, full team news, real-time play-by-play updates, reactions, stats, in-depth analysis, interviews, and post-match highlights from inside the ground.
Fans can also tune into BBC Radio Somerset for live commentary throughout the game, delivering expert insights and updates.
Team line-ups for this pivotal match are as follows:
Bath Rugby:
15. Tom de Glanville, 14. Henry Arundell, 13. Ollie Lawrence, 12. Cameron Redpath, 11. Will Muir, 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ben Spencer (c), 1. Beno Obano, 2. Tom Dunn, 3. Billy Sela, 4. Quinn Roux, 5. Charlie Ewels, 6. Guy Pepper, 7. Sam Underhill, 8. Miles Reid
Replacements: 16. Kepu Tuipulotu, 17. Francois van Wyk, 18. Thomas du Toit, 19. Ross Molony, 20. Ted Hill, 21. Bernard van der Linde, 22. Santiago Carreras, 23. Alfie Barbeary
Northampton Saints:
15. George Furbank (c), 14. Tommy Freeman, 13. Rory Hutchinson, 12. Fraser Dingwall, 11. Ollie Sleightholme, 10. Fin Smith, 9. Archie McParland, 1. Danilo Fischetti, 2. Curtis Langdon, 3. Cleopas Kundiona, 4. Tom Lockett, 5. JJ van der Mescht, 6. Josh Kemeny, 7. Tom Pearson, 8. Henry Pollock
Replacements: 16. Craig Wright, 17. Emmanuel Iyogun, 18. Elliot Millar-Mills, 19. Ed Prowse, 20. Callum Chick, 21. Alex Mitchell, 22. Tom Litchfield, 23. George Hendy
Match officials will be led by referee Andrew Brace from Ireland, with assistant referees Eoghan Cross (Ire) and Ben Breakspear (Wales), and Tomo Official (TMO) Olly Hodges (Ire) overseeing key decisions.
Whether you’re a local supporter or a fan across the UK, this quarter-final promises a high-stakes showdown you won’t want to miss. Prepare for top-tier European rugby excitement as Bath Rugby and Northampton Saints battle for Champions Cup glory.