The Investec Champions Cup pool stage reaches a decisive point, as Pau hosts the Vodacom Bulls with postseason implications squarely in focus. 

A win would send Pau into the Round of 16, while the Bulls arrive clinging to outside qualification hopes that may ultimately hinge on bonus points elsewhere in Pool 4. With margins tight and scenarios layered, Friday’s fixture carries knockout-level significance.

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Pau enters Round 4 riding momentum after a dramatic 47-38 road win over the Scarlets in Wales. That result followed two opening losses in the competition and vaulted Pau to a three-point lead over the Scarlets and the winless Bulls in the pool standings. 

Domestically, Pau has been one of the Top 14’s most consistent sides, sitting second on the table and positioning itself as a potential threat to become one of the strongest No. 16 seeds in Champions Cup history. A bonus-point win could further enhance that playoff positioning.

The Bulls arrive in France searching for a turnaround. 

The South African side has lost seven consecutive matches across competitions, with its last victory coming back in Round 4 of United Rugby Championship play against Connacht. 

While qualification remains possible for the Bulls, it would require a win at Stade du Hameau and a favorable result elsewhere, adding pressure to a side in need of renewed belief. 

With both teams facing defining moments, Friday’s clash promises intensity from the opening whistle.

Pau vs. Vodacom Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups

Pau hosts the Vodacom Bulls at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 16, at Stade du Hameau as Pool 4 play concludes in the Investec Champions Cup.

How To Watch Pau vs. Vodacom Bulls

Pau vs. Vodacom Bulls streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States, with full Investec Champions Cup coverage available throughout the competition.

Pau Lineup vs. Vodacom Bulls

Starting XV

1. Daniel Bibi Biziwu
2. Lucas Rey
3. Guram Papidze
4. Hugo Auradou
5. Jimi Maximin
6. Luke Whitelock
7. Loic Credoz
8. Carwyn Tuipulotu
9. Dan Robson
10. Clement Mondinat
11. Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang
12. Quentin Valentino
13. Nathan Decron
14. Theo Attissogbe
15. Jack Maddocks

Replacements

• 16. Julian Montoya
• 17. Remi Seneca
• 18. Thomas Laclayat
• 19. Thomas Jolmes
• 20. Remi Picquette
• 21. Facundo Isa
• 22. Thomas Souverbie
• 23. Fabien Brau-Boirie

Vodacom Bulls Lineup vs. Pau

Starting XV

1. Jan-Hendrik Wessels
2. Akker van der Merwe
3. Mornay Smith
4. Ruan Vermaak
5. Reinhardt Ludwig
6. Marcell Coetzee
7. Mpilo Gumede
8. Nizaam Carr
9. Zak Burger
10. Handre Pollard
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
12. Harold Vorster
13. Sebastian de Klerk
14. Cheswill Jooste
15. Willie le Roux

Replacements

• 16. Marco van Staden
• 17. Alulutho Tshakweni
• 18. Francois Klopper
• 19. Cobus Wiese
• 20. Ruan Nortje
• 21. Keagan Johannes
• 22. David Kriel
• 23. Jeandre Rudolph

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Investec Champions Cup Round 4 Fixtures

Friday, Jan. 16

• 3 p.m. ET – Pau vs. Vodacom Bulls (Pool 4)
• 3 p.m. ET – Bath Rugby vs. Edinburgh Rugby (Pool 2)

Saturday, Jan. 17

• 8 a.m. ET – Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Clermont Auvergne (Pool 1)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Bayonne vs. Leinster (Pool 3)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Stormers vs. Leicester Tigers (Pool 3)
• 12:30 p.m. ET – Toulouse vs. Sale Sharks (Pool 1)
• 12:30 p.m. ET – Munster Rugby vs. Castres Olympique (Pool 2)
• 3 p.m. ET – Gloucester Rugby vs. Toulon (Pool 2)

Sunday, Jan. 18

• 8 a.m. ET – Bristol Bears vs. Bordeaux-Bègles (Pool 4)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Northampton Saints vs. Scarlets (Pool 4)
• 10:15 a.m. ET – La Rochelle vs. Harlequins (Pool 3)
• 12:30 p.m. ET – Glasgow Warriors vs. Saracens (Pool 1)

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• Super Rugby
• And more

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