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DHL Stormers v Bristol Bears team news announcements LIVE: Pat Lam names side for Champions Cup opener

The DHL Stormers host Bristol Bears at the DHL Stadium on Saturday in Round One of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup

James Williams of Bristol Bears is tackled by Ben Earl of Saracens (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

It's team news day for Round One of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup.

Bristol Bears have been in Cape Town, South Africa, for the week ahead of taking on United Rugby Championship side the Stormers at the DHL Stadium on Saturday in Round One of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup.

The Bears come into the game prioritising the Gallagher PREM, where they sit sixth in the standings, but just two points off top spot after impressive wins away at Sale Sharks and then at home to defending champions Northampton Saints. Bristol come into the game off the back of a 30-7 defeat at Saracens on Friday.

The Stormers have a similar record in the URC, sitting in fourth spot in the table with a record of two wins and a defeat.

Team news is out at midday on Friday.

The game kicks off at 3.15pm on UK time on Saturday.

Follow all the build-up, injury news, and official team news right here with regular updates below....

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