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EPCR has revealed the referees for the Champions Cup semi-finals, and the stakes are high. Stay with us to see how these choices can influence the teams' paths to the final.
Union Bordeaux-Bègles, the reigning European champion, is gearing up to face Bath at Stade Atlantique on Sunday, May 3rd at 4 PM. This match will be officiated by Georgian Nika Amashukeli, who has the tough job of managing this crucial clash. Meanwhile, Rugby Club Toulonnais will travel to Dublin to take on Leinster, also on May 2nd at 4 PM. This game will be overseen by English referee Luke Pearce, an experienced official who knows the pressure of knockout matches well.
In parallel, Montpellier will play their Challenge Cup semi-final against the Newport Dragons on Sunday, May 3rd at 1:30 PM, with Irishman Andrew Brace in charge. To round things off, Pierre Brousset will referee the showdown between Ulster and Exeter in Belfast in the same competition. These officiating decisions could very well turn the tide for the teams vying for the title.
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