Challenge Cup: Quarterfinal matchups confirmed

NEWS: The quarterfinal line-ups for the EPCR Challenge Cup have been confirmed.

One South African team, the Sharks, managed to qualify for the quarterfinal after beating Zebre Parma in their quest to reach the final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24.
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The Round of 16 has thrown up some thrilling battles, but only eight will be able to make it to the quarterfinal stage, with all matches set to take place next weekend.

The highest ranked club in each match will have home advantage in the quarterfinal and semifinal stage.

QUARTERFINALS

Friday, April 12

Gloucester v Ospreys
(Kingsholm Stadium – Kick-off: 20.00; 21.00 SA time; 19.00 GMT)

Saturday, April 13

Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster
(Stade Marcel – Kick-off: 13.30; 12.30 England time; 11.30 GMT)

Sharks v Edinburgh
(Kingspark – Kick-off: 13.30; 12.30 UK time, 11.30 GMT)

Sunday, April 14

Benetton v Connacht
(Stadio Monigo – Kick-off: 13.30; 12.30 UK time, 11.30 GMT)