The Bristol Bears return home in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup with momentum after a narrow but valuable road win in Wales. 

The Bears edged the Scarlets 17-16 in Round 1, showing composure in a tight contest to secure an early result in pool play. 

Back at Ashton Gate, Bristol now looks to build on that performance and turn home advantage into another statement as the competition intensifies.

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Pau arrives in England seeking a rebound after a challenging opening weekend. 

The Top 14 side fell 35-27 at home to the Northampton Saints, the No. 2 team from the Gallagher PREM Rugby season, in a match that tested Pau’s ability to manage tempo and territory late. 

Sitting second in Top 14 play domestically, Pau has shown consistency at home, but Round 2 presents the added challenge of delivering that level away from France.

This matchup also underscores the fine margins of European competition. 

Bristol’s Round 1 win contrasted with Pau’s defeat, immediately shaping the pool landscape. 

With both sides aware of how quickly standings can tighten, Sunday’s fixture carries added importance as teams seek to establish early separation and confidence heading deeper into the Champions Cup schedule.

Bristol Bears vs. Pau Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Bristol Bears host Pau at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Ashton Gate in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup.

How To Watch Bristol Bears vs. Pau

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Bristol Bears Lineup vs. Pau

Starting XV

1. Ellis Genge
2. Gabriel Oghre
3. Lovejoy Chawatama
4. Pedro Rubiolo
5. Joe Batley
6. Joe Owen
7. Benjamin Grondona
8. Fitz Harding
9. Kieran Marmion
10. Tom Jordan
11. Aidan Boshoff
12. James Williams
13. Benhard Janse van Rensburg
14. Kalaveti Ravouvou
15. Louis Rees-Zammit

Replacements

• 16. Harry Thacker
• 17. Jake Woolmore
• 18. Max Lahiff
• 19. Santiago Grondona
• 20. Luka Ivanishvili
• 21. Sam Wolstenholme
• 22. Sam Worsley
• 23. Josh Carrington

Pau Lineup vs. Bristol Bears

Starting XV

1. Daniel Bibi Biziwu
2. Lucas Rey
3. Siate Tokolahi
4. Thomas Jolmes
5. Mickael Capelli
6. Joel Kpoku
7. Clement Paul
8. Carwyn Tuipulotu
9. Dan Robson
10. Clement Mondinat
11. Clement Laporte
12. Quentin Valentino
13. Fabien Brau-Boirie
14. Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang
15. Aymeric Luc

Replacements

• 16. Youri Delhommel
• 17. Hugo Parrou
• 18. Jon Zabala
• 19. Remi Picquette
• 20. Loic Credoz
• 21. Thomas Souverbie
• 22. Nathan Decron
• 23. Thomas Carol

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Investec Champions Cup Round 2 

Friday, Dec. 12

• 3 p.m. ET: Leicester Tigers vs. Leinster Rugby, Mattioli Woods Welford Road

Saturday, Dec. 13

• 8 a.m. ET: DHL Stormers vs. La Rochelle, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Saracens, Hollywoodbets Kings Park
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Clermont Auvergne vs. Sale Sharks, Stade Marcel-Michelin
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Scarlets, Stade Chaban-Delmas
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Munster Rugby vs. Gloucester Rugby, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
• 3 p.m. ET: Glasgow Warriors vs. Toulouse, Scotstoun Stadium

Sunday, Dec. 14

• 8 a.m. ET: Harlequins vs. Bayonne, Twickenham Stoop
• 8 a.m. ET: Castres Olympique vs. Edinburgh Rugby, Stade Pierre-Fabre
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Toulon vs. Bath Rugby, Stade Félix Mayol
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Northampton Saints vs. Vodacom Bulls, cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bristol Bears vs. Pau, Ashton Gate

Investec Champions Cup Round 1 Scores

Friday Scores

• DHL Stormers 23, Bayonne 17 | FINAL
• Sale Sharks 21, Glasgow Warriors 26 | FINAL

Saturday Scores 

• Saracens 47, Clermont 10 | FINAL
• Bordeaux 46, Vodacom Bulls 33 | FINAL
• La Rochelle 39, Leicester Tigers 20 | FINAL
• Leinster Rugby 45, Harlequins 28 | FINAL
• Bristol Bears 17, Scarlets 16 | FINAL
• Bath Rugby 40, Munster Rugby 14 | FINAL

Sunday Scores

• Northampton Saints 35, Pau 27 | FINAL
• Toulouse 56, Hollywoodbets Sharks 19 | FINAL
• Gloucester Rugby 34, Castres 14 | FINAL
• Edinburgh Rugby 33, Toulon | Final

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