Gloucester Rugby is preparing to compete against The Hollywoodbet Sharks at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday in the final of the 2023/24 EPCR Challenge Cup. It is expected to be an exciting clash as both teams strive to make history in this highly anticipated European final.
Under the leadership of George Skivington, the Cherry and Whites are aiming to secure their place in rugby history by becoming three-time winners of the EPCR Challenge Cup, a feat only achieved by ASM Clermont Auvergne and Harlequins. Conversely, The Sharks are determined to establish their own legacy by claiming their first ‘European’ cup final victory, which would make them the first South African side to achieve such a remarkable feat.
For those wondering how to catch all the action from this epic final, here is everything you need to know…
When is the Game?
Gloucester Rugby vs Hollywoodbet Sharks is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 24 at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Kick-Off Time
The highly anticipated clash is set to kick off at 8pm.
Where to Watch
Live coverage of the match can be found on TNT Sports, the primary broadcaster of European rugby. However, those looking for free-to-air coverage should note that the game will not be aired on such channels. TNT Sports 1 will broadcast the Challenge Cup final with coverage beginning at 7pm. Additionally, the match will also be available on epcrugby.tv, beIN SPORTS, FloRugby, and SuperSport.
Other Ways to Follow the Game
Whether in the stadium or not, GloucestershireLive will provide live blogging of the match. They will keep fans updated with all the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reactions, stats, analysis, interviews, and highlights from inside the ground. For those preferring live radio commentary, BBC Radio Gloucestershire will be providing coverage of the game.
Team News
Gloucester Rugby:
– Santiago Carreras
– Jonny May
– Chris Harris
– Seb Atkinson
– Ollie Thorley
– Adam Hastings
– Caolan Englefield
– Jamal Ford-Robinson
– Seb Blake
– Fraser Balmain
– Freddie Clarke
– Arthur Clark
– Ruan Ackermann
– Lewis Ludlow (c)
– Zach Mercer
Hollywoodbet Sharks:
– Aphelele Fassi
– Werner Kok
– Ethan Hooker
– Francois Venter
– Makazole Mapimpi
– Siya Masuku
– Grant Williams
– Ox Nche
– Bongi Mbonambi
– Vincent Koch
– Eben Etzebeth (c)
– Gerbrandt Grobler
– James Venter
– Vincent Tshituka
– Phepsi Buthelezi
The upcoming final promises to be an exhilarating display of talent and determination from both teams. With so much at stake, there is no doubt that Gloucester Rugby and Hollywoodbet Sharks will leave it all on the field as they battle to etch their names in rugby history. Don’t miss out on this epic clash of titans.