Edinburgh switch La Rochelle clash to Murrayfield
EDINBURGH’S Challenge Cup quarter-final tie against La Rochelle will take place at Murrayfield Stadium.
The Scots recently switched to play the bulk of their home matches at Myreside, but with the option to move bigger games to the sport’s national stadium.
The French outfit will visit on Friday, March 31.
“La Rochelle have proven their worth in the Top 14 and Europe this season,” said Edinburgh coach Duncan Hodge.
“We are fully aware of the challenge they’ll pose on their trip to Murrayfield. However, we’re on our home patch and that’s a huge boost for the team.
“We’re hoping for a big crowd to come along and help make this a great occasion for the side by getting behind the team and creating an intimidating atmosphere for the visitors.
“It’s been a good European campaign for us thus far, but the hard work has only just started and we know cup knockout stages are a different beast.”
Edinburgh secured a home quarter-final with a 49-3 victory over Timisoara Saracens.
Meanwhile, Ospreys may also move their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Stade Francais.
The region are due to face the French club on Sunday, April 2, but that could clash with Swansea City’s Premier League match with Middlesbrough at the Liberty Stadium.
That clash is due to take place on Saturday, April 1, but could be moved to Sunday by broadcasters which could force Ospreys, who finished top seeds in the quarters, to stage the game elsewhere.
The Swans have primacy of tenancy at the venue so Ospreys would need permission from the stadium management board to stage a match their if it falls within a 72-hour window of a home Swans fixture.