The Challenge Cup last 16 preview is here and the competition’s knockout stage starts with the first of eight matches on Friday night.
Knockout rugby is a different beast and so fans should have some tense matches to watch this weekend.
Read more: Challenge Cup fixtures
But who is playing and at what time? Here is all you need to know.
Gloucester v Castres
Friday 5 April, 8pm BST
Gloucester are so far unbeaten in Europe this season, topping their pool after four wins. Castres, meanwhile, were in the same pool at Gloucester but only came away with two wins.
Being in the same pool means the two have come up against each other already this season and at Kingsholm too. The west country side defeated the French club 35-5 in January and so the visitors will have to bring an improved performance to progress.
Clermont v Cheetahs
Saturday 6 April, 12.30pm BST
The Cheetahs have a new head coach in Izak van der Westhuizen, their former…
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