2020-21 European Rugby Champions Cup – Scarlets vs Toulon Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Scarlets vs Toulon taking place? Friday 18th December, 2020 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Scarlets vs Toulon taking place? Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
Where can I get tickets for Scarlets vs Toulon? Visit official club websites for ticket information
What television channel is Scarlets vs Toulon on? This match will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Scarlets vs Toulon? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Scarlets: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Johnny McNicholl, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Steff Hughes (c), 11 Tom Rogers, 10 Dan Jones, 9 Kieran Hardy, 8 Uzair Cassiem, 7 Josh Macleod, 6 Ed Kennedy, 5 Tevita Ratuva, 4 Morgan Jones, 3 Javan Sebastian, 2 Ryan Elias, 1 Wyn Jones
Replacements: 16 Marc Jones, 17 Kemsley Mathias, 18 Pieter Scholtz, 19 Iestyn Rees, 20 Dan Davis, 21 Gareth Davies, 22 Angus O’Brien, 23 Tyler Morgan
Toulon: 15 Duncan Paia’aua, 14 Ramiro Moyano, 13 Isaia Toeava, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Gabin Villière, 10 Louis Carbonel, 9 Baptiste Serin, 8 Facundo Isa, 7 Charles Ollivon (c), 6 Swan Rebbadj, 5 Romain Taofifenua, 4 Brian Alainu’uese, 3 Emerick Setiano, 2 Christopher Tolofua, 1 Jean Baptiste-Gros
Replacements: 16 Bastien Soury, 17 Luka Tchelidze, 18 Jérémy Boyadjis, 19 Thomas Jolmes, 20 Julien Ory, 21 Theo Dachary, 22 Anthony Meric, 23 Masivesi Dakuwaqa
THE PREDICTION
Scarlets welcomed back some of their international stars with aplomb as they upset Premiership side Bath 19-23 away from home to back up some decent form in the Pro14. The Welsh side had been so close to back-to-back away wins when they lost 26-24 to giants Ulster last month and have also beaten Connacht on the road in recent weeks. Whether or not they are establishing themselves as specialists on their travels remains to be seen but they face a tough test when last season’s Challenge Cup runners-up Toulon visit. The French side comfortably put away a struggling Sale outfit last week and will be eager to put away some intermittent Top 14 form with a second win here. It could well be a very close encounter but given Scarlets’ better form is on the road Toulon should just edge this one.
