Toulouse will open their Heineken Cup title defence with a home "Clash of the Champions" against former double winners London Wasps in the final Round 1 match on Sunday, 10 October.The opening exchanges of the 16th season of European club rugby's elite tournament will be between another former champion club - 2000 winners Northampton Saints - and Castres Olympique.
The fixtures, dates, kick-off times and host broadcasters were today (Tuesday, 20 July) announced by tournament organisers ERC with additional broadcast details to be announced at a later date.
Toulouse won a record fourth Heineken Cup crown in the all-French final at Stade de France in May with 2006 and 2010 finalists Biarritz Olympique who start their challenge on the road at 1998 winners Bath Rugby.
The opening weekend sees English Premiership champions Leicester Tigers travelling to Italian champions Benetton Treviso while French champions ASM Clermont Auvergne are home to Saracens with the Ospreys travelling to
tournament newcomers Toulon.
Fellow Heineken Cup debutants Racing-Metro 92 and Aironi Rugby both face away Irish tests, at 2009 champions Leinster and Ulster Rugby respectively, with reigning Amlin Challenge Cup champions Cardiff Blues home to Edinburgh.
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