The United Rugby Championship returns for Round 7 on Nov. 29 with two matches, and the rest on Nov. 30, as clubs get some domestic league action before starting Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competetions on Dec. 6. 

The round features several Rugby Derbies, including in Ireland and South Africa. 

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All eyes will be on Durban as the Hollywoodbets Sharks host the DHL Stormers, and the Cape Town power looks to start turning the season around against a hot Sharks team. In Belfast, Ulster hosts top team Leinster. 

Here are the Lineups in Round 7:

Glasgow Warriors Vs. Scarlets Lineups

Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 

• Referee: Fillipo Russo (FIR, 3rd league game)
• AR 1: Sam Grove-White (SRU)  AR 2: Ru Campbell (SRU)
• TMO: Matteo Liperini (SRU)

Glasgow Warriors

Josh McKay, Sebastian Cancelliere, Stafford McDowall (CAPT), Tom Jordan, Kyle Rowe, Adam Hastings, George Horne, Patrick Schickerling, Johnny Matthews, Fin Richardson, Jare Oguntibeju, Alex Samuel, Ally Miller, Henco Venter, Jack Mann

Replacements: Grant Stewart, Allan Dell, Sam Talakai, Macenzzie Duncan, Gregor Hiddleston, Angus Fraser, Ben Afshar, Duncan Weir

Scarlets

Ioan Nicholas, Ellis Mee, Macs Page, Johnny Williams, Blair Murray, Ioan Lloyd, Gareth Davies, Alec Hepburn, Marnus van der Merwe, Henry Thomas, Max Douglas, Sam Lousi, Josh Macleod (CAPT), Dan Davis, Vaea Fifita

Replacements: Ryan Elias, Kemsley Mathias, Sam Wainwright, Alex Craig, Taine Plumtree, Efan Jones, Charlie Titcombe, Eddie James

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith said: “We’re pleased to be back at home tomorrow night, as we look to hit the ground running in the second block of our season. 

"The Scarlets have been in good form this season, and their mix of dynamic forwards and exciting backs can cause problems from anywhere on the field. 

"We’re also pleased to include Fin, Jare and Macenzzie in our matchday squad for the first time. All three have worked hard to earn their opportunity, and we look forward to seeing them in action tomorrow night.”

Scarlets Head Coach Dwayne Peel said: “Glasgow are a team who play with high energy, high speed and it is a case of ‘expect the unexpected’ with them. It is going to be a big challenge for us, but one we are excited about, to go and see where we are at, going up against the champions on a fast track. 

"We have spoken about using the opportunity and using the energy and having a go at them. I feel we have used the last month really well, the boys have applied themselves, worked hard and are ready for the start of another big block of matches with Europe to come followed by a couple of Welsh derbies.”

Ulster Vs. Leinster Rugby Lineups

Kingspan Stadium, Belfast

• Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU, 23rd league game)
• AR 1: Andrew Cole (IRFU)  AR 2: Andrew Fogarty (IRFU)
• TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

Ulster

Stewart Moore, Werner Kok, Ben Carson, Jude Postlethwaite, Michael Lowry, Aidan Morgan, Nathan Doak, Eric O'Sullivan, James McCormick, Scott Wilson, Alan O'Connor (CAPT), Kieran Treadwell, James McNabney, Nick Timoney, David McCann. 

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Andrew Warwick, Corrie Barrett, Harry Sheridan, Marcus Rea, John Cooney, James Humphreys, Ben Moxham

Leinster

Jimmy O’Brien, Jordan Larmour, Liam Turner, Charlie Tector, Andrew Osborne, Ross Byrne, Luke McGrath, Jack Boyle, John McKee, Rabah Slimani, Diarmuid Mangan, Brian Deeny, Max Deegan, Will Connors, Jack Conan (CAPT). 

Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Rory McGuire, RG Snyman, James Culhane, Fintan Gunne, Harry Byrne, Scott Penny

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said: "If you think back to when we used to play in PRO12, you would have had 11 home and 11 away games — so 22 games — whereas now, you have 18 regular-season games. 

"It doesn't sound like a huge amount, but four games over the course of a season is quite a chunk to take out. I know there's another playoff game that would replace some of that. But even in Europe, there used to be six Champions Cup pool games, now there's four regular pool games and one extra playoff game. It's more geared towards playoffs and less around the regular season games, so there's a little bit less margin for error when it comes to seedings later in the season. 

"If you think, we lost our two regular-season games against Ulster, and if you win one of those games, then you don't have to travel to South Africa for a semifinal. We need to make sure we understand the importance of every point."

Hollywoodbets Sharks Vs. DHL Stormers Lineups

Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

• Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU, 24th league game)
• AR 1: Christopher Allison (SARU)  AR 2: Hanru van Rooyen (SARU)
• TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU)

Hollywoodbets Sharks

Aphelele Fassi, Ethan Hooker, Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Masuku, Jaden Hendrikse, Ox Nche, Dylan Richardson, Vincent Koch, Jason Jenkins, Gerbrandt Grobler, James Venter, Vincent Tshituka, Siya Kolisi (CAPT). 

Replacements: Ethan Bester, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Trevor Nyakane, Corne Rahl, Phepsi Buthelezi, Emmanuel Tshituka, Grant Williams, Jordan Hendrikse

DHL Stormers

Warrick Gelant, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Ruhan Nel, Dan du Plessis (CAPT), Leolin Zas, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Herschel Jantjies, Ali Vermaak, Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche, JD Schickerling, Ruben van Heerden, Dave Ewers, Ben-Jason Dixon,  Marcel Theunissen. 

Replacements: Andre-Hugo Venter, Brok Harris, Sazi Sandi, Adre Smith, Keke Morabe, Louw Nel, Stefan Ungerer, Manie Libbok

DHL Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said: "After working together as a group for the last few weeks, we are aiming to rise to the challenge we will face in Durban on Saturday. These South African derbies are always big occasions, and this is a great opportunity for us to show what we are all about."

Cardiff Rugby Vs. Dragons RFC Lineups

Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff

• Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 103rd league game)
• AR 1: Craig Evans (WRU)  AR 2: Mike English (WRU)
• TMO: Aled Griffiths (WRU)

Cardiff Rugby

Cam Winnett, Josh Adams, Rey Lee-Lo, Ben Thomas (CAPT), Harri Millard, Callum Sheedy, Aled Davies, Ed Byrne, Daf Hughes, Keiron Assiratti, Josh McNally, Teddy Williams, Ben Donnell, Thomas Young, Alun Lawrence. 

Replacements: Evan Lloyd, Corey Domachowski, Rhys Litterick, Seb Davies, Alex Mann, Ellis Bevan, Rory Jennings, Gabriel Hamer-Webb

Dragons RFC

Angus O’Brien (CAPT), Rio Dyer, Joe Westwood, Aneurin Owen, Jared Rosser, Lloyd Evans, Rhodri Williams; Rodrigo Martinez, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Matthew Screech, George Nott, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Taine Basham, Aaron Wainwright. 

Replacements: James Benjamin, Aki Seiuli, Dmitri Arhip, Joe Davies, Ryan Woodman, Morgan Lloyd, Harry Wilson, Huw Anderson

Cardiff Rugby head coach Matt Sherratt said: “We are all really excited to get back on the pitch this weekend, and there’s nothing better than a Welsh derby to do that. 

"There is always a sense of excitement around derby matches, and the boys are itching to get back out there in front of their supporters. We are expecting another big crowd at the Arms Park, and that passionate, home support can make a real difference to the boys on the pitch”

Dragons RFC interim head coach Filo Tiatia said: “Local derby games are special. I remember facing Cardiff when I played for the Ospreys, and they're special games. Players have an opportunity to face a local rival just up the road, so it’s exciting”

Connacht Vs. Vodacom Bulls Lineups

Dexcom Stadium, Galway 

• Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 87th league game)
• AR 1: Jonny Erskine (IRFU)  AR 2: Paul Haycock (IRFU)
• TMO: David Sutherland (SRU)

Connacht: 

Shane Jennings, Shayne Bolton, Piers O’Conor, Cathal Forde, Santiago Cordero, Jack Carty, Ben Murphy, Denis Buckley, Dave Heffernan, Jack Aungier, Joe Joyce (CAPT), Niall Murray, Josh Murphy, Conor Oliver, Sean Jansen. 

Replacements: Dylan Tierney-Martin, Jordan Duggan, Sam Illo, Darragh Murray, Paul Boyle, Caolin Blade, David Hawkshaw, Shamus Hurley-Langton

Vodacom Bulls

Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie, David Kriel, Harold Vorster, Sebastian de Klerk, Johan Goosen, Embrose Papier, Alulutho Tshakweni, Akker van der Merwe, Francois Klopper, Ruan Vermaak, JF van Heerden, Marcel Coetzee (CAPT), Cobus Wiese, Celimpilo ka Gumede. 

Replacements: Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp, Mornay Smith, Jannes Kirsten, Cameron Hanekom, Keagan Johannes, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Stedman Gans

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says: “The Bulls will be a massive challenge, but one we’re looking forward to. 

"They’ve got quality across the field and have that typical South African mix of strength in the forwards and speed in the backs. That said we’ve had a really positive few weeks since our last game and can welcome back a few players from injury and international duty, so we’re in a good spot overall.”

Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White said: “Playing away, you get the crowd behind their home team, the wind factor, a 4-G pitch we have not played on in a long time. These are all factors we have to account for. 

"Playing Connacht in Connacht is a tough gig for any team. They are a team that is always in the top 8, and they never give anything away. 

"Playing away will always be difficult, wherever you play will always be difficult, and this is an even more difficult place because of the conditions. Wind is a big factor here because of the way the stadium is situated and that influences the game strategy.”

Munster Vs. Emirates Lions Lineups

Thomond Park, Limerick

Referee: Adam Jones (WRU, 40th league game)

AR 1: Keane Davison (IRFU)  AR 2: Padraic Reidy (IRFU)

TMO: Keith David (WRU)

Munster: 

Mike Haley, Shay McCarthy, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Thaakir Abrahams, Billy Burns, Ethan Coughlan, Dian Bleuler, Diarmuid Barron (CAPT), John Ryan, Evan O'Connell, Fineen Wycherley, Jack O'Donoghue, Alex Kendellen, Gavin Coombes. 

Replacements: Niall Scannell, Kieran Ryan, Stephen Archer, Ruadhán Quinn, John Hodnett, Paddy Patterson, Tony Butler, Shane Daly

Emirates Lions

Quan Horn, Richard Kriel, Henco van Wyk, Marius Louw (CAPT), Edwill van der Merwe, Kade Wolhuter, Morne van den Berg, Juan Schoeman, PJ Botha, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Ruben Schoeman, Ruan Delport, Jarod Cairns, WJ Steenkamp, Francke Horn. 

Replacements: Franco Marais, Morgan Naude, Conraad van Vuuren, Reinhard Nothnagel, JC Pretorius, Sanele Nohamba, Tapiwa Mafura, Erich Cronje.

Zebre Parma Vs. Ospreys Lineups

Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma 

• Referee: Ian Kenny (IRFU, 5th league game)
• AR 1: Alex Frasson (FIR) AR 2: Alberto Favaro (FIR)
• TMO: Colin Brett (IRFU)

Zebre Parma:

Geronimo Prisciantelli (CAPT), Jacopo Trulla, Giulio Bertaccini, Enrico Lucchin, Simone Gesi, Giacomo Da Re, Alessandro Fusco, Luca Rizzoli, Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, Ion Neculai, Andrea Zambonin, Leonard Krumov, Rusiate Nasove, Bautista Stavile, Giacomo Ferrari. 

Replacements: Luca Bigi, Muhamed Hasa, Matteo Nocera, Matteo Canali, Giovanni Licata, Gonzalo Garcia, Giovanni Montemauri, Luca Morisi 

Ospreys

Jack Walsh, Dan Kasende, Owen Watkin, Keiran Williams, Keelan Giles, Owen Williams, Kieran Hardy, Garyn Phillips, Sam Parry, Tom Botha, James Fender, Will Greatbanks, Harri Deaves, Justin Tipuric, Morgan Morris (CAPT). 

Replacements: Lewis Lloyd, Steffan Thomas, Ben Warren, Lewis Jones, Tristan Davies, Luke Davies, Iestyn Hopkins, Max Nagy

Zebre Parma head coach Massimo Brunello said: "We are facing this match after a long break, so we want to put in a good performance. 

"We played well, especially at home, and we want to bounce back. The players are in good shape and ready. The friendly match against Benetton was also useful to get back into rhythm, so I think this match comes at the right time. 

"I hope we will face a game where we can play our style, dynamic and in space. They are an experienced, solid and pragmatic team, one that heavily relies on the indiscipline of their opponents and capitalizes on drives in dangerous areas. For this reason, we need to field a disciplined yet aggressive defense, to avoid giving them the opportunity to put us under pressure. This year, they’ve had two impressive wins against Edinburgh and the Stormers, and last year, they reached the playoffs: they are definitely an opponent to be taken seriously."

Ospreys head coach Toby Booth said: “There’s not a lot between a lot of the teams in the BKT URC, Zebre have always given us a tough game in recent years. They will be full of enthusiasm, and like many games, this one will be about how each team applies themselves on the day.”

Edinburgh Rugby Vs. Benetton Lineups

Hive Stadium, Edinburgh

• Referee: Ben Breakspear (WRU, 5th league game)
• AR 1: Jonny Perriam (SRU)  AR 2: Rob McDowell (SRU)
• TMO: Tom Spurrier (WRU)

Edinburgh Rugby

Wes Goosen, Darcy Graham, Matt Currie, Mosese Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Ross Thompson, Ali Price, Pierre Schoeman, Ewan Ashman, Paul Hill, Marshall Sykes, Grant Gilchrist (CAPT), Jamie Ritchie, Ben Muncaster, Magnus Bradbury. 

Replacements: Patrick Harrison, Boan Venter, D’arcy Rae, Sam Skinner, Freddy Douglas, Ben Vellacott, Ben Healy, Ross McCann

Benetton

Rhyno Smith, Ignacio Mendy, Malakai Fekitoa, Marco Zanon, Paolo Odogwu, Jacob Umaga, Andy Uren, Nahuel Tetaz, Marco Manfredi, Enzo Avaca, Scott Scrafton, Eli Snyman (CAPT), Alessandro Izekor, Toa Halafihi, Riccardo Favretto. 

Replacements: Agustin Creevy, Destiny Aminu, Tiziano Pasquali, Jadin Kingi, Simon Koroiyadi, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Leonardo Marin, Louis Lynagh

Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach Sean Everitt said: “It’s great to be back to BKT URC action after the international break, playing in front of our fans at Hive Stadium. Our recent matches against Benetton have been tight affairs, and I’m expecting another big test against them on Saturday.”

Benetton head coach Marco Bortolami said: “The lineup is the result of the rotation of the team after the test matches in November. Some players who have had less minutes with the national team have been included in the 23, while the others have had to rest. 

"We go with a competitive team and ready to do battle in Edinburgh at their home. It will take a complete performance: Edinburgh are very solid up front, they have a similar style of play to the South African teams, and this year, coach Everitt has given an even more decisive imprint in this sense. The forwards will have to do a great job, but we all know the quality they have in the backs line. It will take a 360-degree test"

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URC Rugby Schedule For Round 7 Fixtures

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URC Rugby Fixtures Friday, Nov. 29

• 2:35 p.m. ET - Glasgow Warriors vs. Scarlets
• 2:35 p.m. ET - Ulster vs. Leinster

URC Rugby Fixtures Saturday, Nov. 30

• 10 a.m. ET - Sharks vs. DHL Stormers
  
• 12:15 p.m. ET - Cardiff vs. Dragons
• 12:30 p.m. ET - Connacht vs. Vodacom Bulls
• 2:35 p.m. ET - Munster vs. Lions
• 2:35 p.m. ET - Zebre Parma vs. Ospreys
• 2:35 p.m. ET - Edinburgh vs. Benetton

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