HEINEKEN CUP Exeter Chiefs v Clermont starting XVs

exeter chiefs scrum half haydn thomas image courtesy exeter chiefs, copyright pinnacle photo agencyAustralian international Dean Mumm is recalled to Exeter Chiefs' pack for tonight's historic Heineken Cup challenge against star-studded French Top 14 side ASM Clermont Auvergne (Sandy Park 1800).

Second row forward Mumm makes his first European start as Chiefs host their first Heineken Cup tie on home soil following last Saturday's oh-so-close 9-6 pool five defeat by hat-trick chasing champions Leinster in Dublin.

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NATIONAL 3SW Collier back for Avonmouth's tough test

avonmouth old boys rfc club crestAvonmouth Old Boys RFC aim to turn the tables on National Three South West leaders London Irish Amateurs Wild Geese tomorrow (The Avenue 1500).

The sides have experienced contrasting fortunes since winning promotion, with Irish Amateurs – from Sunbury-on-Thames – winning all seven of their opening fixtures following a 42-7 win at Amersham & Chiltern.

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AMLIN CHALLENGE CUP Louw leads Bath at Agen

bath rugby logoFrancois Louw will captain Bath Rugby in the Amlin Challenge Cup as they take on SU Agen in France (1945ko).

It will be the South African's first appearance since the opening game of the season, following his call-up to represent the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

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AMLIN CUP Bath Rugby start Devoto against Wolves

bath rugby logoOllie Devoto will make his first start for Bath Rugby as they kick-off their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign at Bucharest Wolves tomorrow.

The 19 year old Academy fly-half has appeared as a replacement in the Aviva Premiership against London Wasps and Gloucester so far this season, and is among six players making their first starts for Bath in European competition.

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HEINEKEN CUP Chiefs changes for Leinster opener

exeter chiefs rugby logoExeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has slected his first ever Heineken Cup starting XV for tomorrow’s pool opener against hat-trick chasing holders Leinster (RDS Dublin 1540).

Baxter sticks with virtually the same side that saw off Premiership champions Harlequins 42-28 at Sandy Park.

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RUGBY SHORTS Bristol and Cornwall Cup draws

It's a case of déjà vu following rugby union cup quarter final draws in Cornwall and Bristol, with last season's finalists pitted against each another at this term's last eight stage.

The CRFU Tribute Cornwall Cup quarter final pitches last season’s winners Wadebridge Camels against St Austell in the last eight.

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