Seven years after leaving South Africa for Harlequins, Stephan Lewies is back in the Hollywoodbets Sharks starting lineup for a European showdown.

The former Harlequins captain starts at lock Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Sharks visit Lyon OU at Matmut Stadium in Lyon for their 2026-27 EPCR Challenge Cup opener. Fly-half Jordan Hendrikse also returns from injury, with Nick Hatton captaining the visitors.

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Lyon enters the matchup eighth in the Top 14 with three wins from six matches, looking to rebound from a loss to La Rochelle. Baptiste Couilloud starts at scrum-half alongside Paddy Jackson, while Camille Chat and Mickaël Guillard feature in the forward pack.

The Sharks arrive fifth in the United Rugby Championship standings after three rounds, with two victories. Their lineup includes returning winger Jaco Williams and center Suleiman Hartzenberg.

Here are the confirmed lineups, kickoff details and how to watch.

Lyon vs. Sharks Kickoff Time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

• Kickoff: 8 a.m. ET

• Venue: Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Lyon, France

• Competition: EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 1

• Pool: 2

How To Watch Lyon vs. Sharks

LOU Rugby vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17. Fans can watch live or on demand with a FloRugby subscription.

LOU Rugby Starting Lineup vs. Sharks

1. Thomas Gallo

2. Camille Chat

3. Matteo Nocera

4. Mickael Guillard

5. Janse Roux

6. Dylan Cretin

7. Liam Allen

8. Maxime Gouzou

9. Baptiste Couilloud

10. Paddy Jackson

11. Monty Ioane

12. Adrien Seguret

13. Josiah Maraku

14. Alfred Parisien

15. Gabin Lorre

Lyon Replacements

16. Mathis Sarragallet

17. Hamza Kaabeche

18. Thomas Marceline

19. Marvin Okuya

20. Lilian Baret

21. Sanele Nohamba

22. Léo Berdeu

23. Thibaut Regard

Hollywoodbets Sharks Starting Lineup vs. Lyon

1. Phatu Ganyane

2. Ethan Bester

3. Hanro Jacobs

4. Stephan Lewies

5. Deon Slabbert

6. Matt Romao

7. Manu Tshituka

8. Nick Hatton (c)

9. Ivan van Zyl

10. Jordan Hendrikse

11. Lili Bester

12. Murray Koster

13. Suleiman Hartzenberg

14. Jaco Williams

15. Zekhethelo Siyaya

Sharks Replacements

16. Esethu Mnebelele

17. Cameron Dawson

18. Nemo Roelofse

19. Emile van Heerden

20. Tinotenda Mavesere

21. Bradley Davids

22. Gianni Lombard

23. Jurenzo Julius

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