2024 Harlequin F.C. vs DHL Stormers

Harlequins Vs. DHL Stormers Lineups, Kickoff Time

Harlequins Vs. DHL Stormers Lineups, Kickoff Time

Harlequins and the DHL Stormers both look to jumpstart their form as they meet in the second round of the Investec Champions Cup. Here's what to know.

Dec 14, 2024 by R. R. Ellis
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Harlequins and the DHL Stormers both sit in the bottom half of their respective domestic leagues. Both are looking for a win as they meet in the second round of the Investec Champions Cup.

Harlequins was hammered by Racing 92 in the first round of the European Cup competition, losing to the French side 23-12. 

That score may not seem lopsided, but the London side was shut out for the second half of the game, as its last points came in the 44th minute. 

With Marcus Smith locked up after signing a new contract earlier this week, the Quins need a win and a return to form. 

Each South African side in the URC was at a disadvantage coming into the URC season, as The Rugby Championship competition forced the Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Stormers to skip the first week of competition. The attrition of the Southern Hemisphere tournament showed early on, as each SA squad started slowly. 

But while the Bulls, Lions and Sharks have recovered, the Stormers continue to struggle, sitting in 13th place in the competition. 

Suffice to say, it's going to be a ferocious fight when these two teams meet at Twickenham Stoop.

Here's what to know about Harlequin FC vs. DHL Stormers, which takes place Saturday, Dec. 14:

How To Watch Harlequins Vs. Stormers

The 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup will be broadcast on FloRugby and the FloSports App in the United States and Canada.

Harlequins Vs. DHL Stormers Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 2 p.m. ET on Dec. 14 at Twickenham Stoop Stadium in London, England. 

Harleqeuins Lineup

  1. Fin Baxter
  2. Jack Walker
  3. Simon Kerrod
  4. Irne Herbst
  5. George Hammond
  6. Chandler Cunningham-South
  7. James Chisholm
  8. Alex Dombrandt
  9. Danny Care
  10. Marcus Smith
  11. Cadan Murley
  12. Luke Northmore
  13. Oscar Beard
  14. Rodrigo Isgro
  15. Tyrone Green

Substitutes: 16. Sam Riley, 17. Wyn Jones, 18. Dillon Lewis, 19. Harry Browne, 20. Jack Kenningham, 21. Will Evans, 22. Will Porter, 23. Jarrod Evans

DHL Stormers Lineup

  1. Vernon Matongo
  2. JJ Kotze
  3. Sazi Sandi
  4. Salmaan Moerat
  5. Connor Evans
  6. Dave Ewers
  7. Louw Nel
  8. Willie Engelbrecht
  9. Stefan Ungerer
  10. Jurie Matthee
  11. Seabelo Senatla
  12. Jean-Luc du Plessis
  13. Wandisile Simelane
  14. Angelo Davids
  15. Clayton Blommetjies

Substitutes: 16. Andre-Hugo Venter, 17. Leon Lyons, 18. Corne Weilbach, 19. Gary Porter, 20. Paul De Villiers, 21. Dewaldt Duvenage, 22. Jonathan Roche, 23. JC Mars

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Investec Champions Cup Format 

Key points of the 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup:

  • A multi-pool format, as launched in the 2023-2024 season
  • 24 elite clubs - eight each from the Gallagher Premiership, URC and TOP 14 - in four pools of six
  • Sporting jeopardy, with each club playing against four different opponents, home or away, in the pool stage
  • Four highest-ranked clubs in each pool qualify for the Round of 16
  • The Investec Champions Cup will be played over eight weekends, with four pool rounds and four knockout rounds culminating in the 2025 final, which will be staged at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Saturday, May 24.

Investec Champions Cup Weekends

  • Round 1 – 6/7/8 December 2024
  • Round 2 – 13/14/15 December 2024
  • Round 3 – 10/11/12 January 2025
  • Round 4 – 17/18/19 January 2025
  • Round of 16 – 4/5/6 April 2025
  • Quarter-finals – 11/12/13 April 2025
  • Semi-finals – 2/3/4 May 2025
  • 2025 Investec Champions Cup final – Saturday, May 24, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Champions Cup Qualifications 

Twenty-four clubs have qualified for the 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup as follows:

  • United Rugby Championship (8): The eight highest-ranked clubs based on their final finishing positions.
  • TOP 14 (8): The eight highest-ranked clubs based on their final finishing positions.
  • Gallagher Premiership Rugby (8): The eight highest-ranked clubs based on their final finishing positions.
  • If not already qualified, the winner of the 2024 Investec Champions Cup will take the place of the eighth-ranked club in its league.

Investec Champions Cup Qualifiers 

  • TOP 14 – Stade Toulousain, Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Français Paris, RC Toulon, Stade Rochelais, Racing 92, Castres Olympique, ASM Clermont Auvergne
  • GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP – Northampton Saints, Bath Rugby, Sale Sharks, Saracens, Bristol Bears, Harlequins, Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers
  • UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP – Glasgow Warriors, Vodacom Bulls, Munster Rugby, Leinster Rugby, DHL Stormers, Ulster Rugby, Benetton Rugby, Hollywoodbets Sharks

When Does The 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup Begin? When Is The Champions Cup Final?

The Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup begin Dec. 6, and the four-round pool-play action ends Jan. 19, 2025. The Round of 16 starts on April 4, while the quarterfinals are April 11-13. The semifinals are May 2-4. 

The EPCR Championships weekend is in Cardiff, Wales at Principality Stadium. There are championship games on May 23 (EPCR Challenge Cup) and May 24 (Investec Champions Cup). 

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