The final round of Investec Champions Cup pool play brings urgency and consequence to Durban, as the Hollywoodbets Sharks host Clermont with knockout hopes hanging in the balance. 

For the Sharks, this fixture represents a direct path to the Round of 16, while Clermont arrives with little margin left after a difficult European campaign. 

With standings tight and tiebreakers looming large, Saturday’s match at Hollywoodbets Kings Park carries postseason weight from the opening kickoff.

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The Sharks enter Round 4 needing a result after back-to-back losses across competitions. They fell 26-10 to Sale Sharks in Champions Cup play after suffering a narrow 23-22 defeat to the Lions in United Rugby Championship action. Still, the Sharks have shown their ceiling in Europe, highlighted by a home win over Saracens in Round 2. 

Sitting two points behind Toulouse for the final playoff position in the pool, the Sharks know that victory keeps their qualification hopes alive, especially with Toulouse facing Sale Sharks in the final round.

Clermont’s Champions Cup campaign has unraveled quickly. 

The Top 14 regular is 0-0-3 with no points in the competition and faces a steep uphill battle even to reach the Challenge Cup. With a significant points differential gap to overcome, Clermont’s remaining path is narrow. 

The Sharks also carry recent confidence against the French side, having beaten Clermont 32-31 in the 2024 Challenge Cup playoffs en route to lifting that trophy. 

That history, combined with home advantage, sets the stage for a defining day in pool play.

Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Clermont Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Hollywoodbets Sharks host Clermont at 8 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, South Africa, in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup.

How To Watch Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Clermont

Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Clermont streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States, with full Investec Champions Cup coverage available throughout the competition.

Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup vs. Clermont

Starting XV

1. Ox Nche
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Hanro Jacobs
4. Corne Rahl
5. Jason Jenkins
6. Matt Romao
7. Emmanuel Tshituka
8. Nick Hatton
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Jordan Hendrikse
11. Phikolomzi Sobahle
12. Jurenzo Julius
13. Le Roux Malan
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements

• 16. Eduan Swart
• 17. Phatu Ganyane
• 18. Vincent Koch
• 19. Emile van Heerden
• 20. Phepsi Buthelezi
• 21. Ross Braude
• 22. Siya Masuku
• 23. Hakeem Kunene

Clermont Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks

Starting XV

1. Matheo Frisach
2. Etienne Fourcade
3. Cristian Ojovan
4. Thibaud Lanen
5. Leo Michaux
6. Killian Tixeront
7. Lucas Dessaigne
8. Anthime Hemery
9. Lucas Zamora
10. Irae Simone
11. Joris Jurand
12. Alivereti Loaloa
13. Timeo Frier
14. Yerim Fall
15. Kylan Hamdaoui

Replacements

• 16. Seilala Lam
• 17. Giga Tutisani
• 18. Giorgi Dzmanashvili
• 19. Baptiste Veschambre
• 20. Pio Muarua
• 21. Niek Doornenbal
• 22. Tom Raffy
• 23. Axel Guillaud

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Investec Champions Cup Round 4 Fixtures

Friday, Jan. 16

• 3 p.m. ET – Pau vs. Vodacom Bulls (Pool 4)
• 3 p.m. ET – Bath Rugby vs. Edinburgh Rugby (Pool 2)

Saturday, Jan. 17

• 8 a.m. ET – Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Clermont Auvergne (Pool 1)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Bayonne vs. Leinster (Pool 3)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Stormers vs. Leicester Tigers (Pool 3)
• 12:30 p.m. ET – Toulouse vs. Sale Sharks (Pool 1)
• 12:30 p.m. ET – Munster Rugby vs. Castres Olympique (Pool 2)
• 3 p.m. ET – Gloucester Rugby vs. Toulon (Pool 2)

Sunday, Jan. 18

• 8 a.m. ET – Bristol Bears vs. Bordeaux-Bègles (Pool 4)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Northampton Saints vs. Scarlets (Pool 4)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – La Rochelle vs. Harlequins (Pool 3)
• 12:30 p.m. ET – Glasgow Warriors vs. Saracens (Pool 1)

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• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
• Currie Cup
• Super Rugby
• And more

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