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John Evely

How to watch Bristol Bears v USA Perpignan live on TV and full Challenge Cup team news

Bristol Bears' mission on Friday night when French side Perpignan come to Ashton Gate in the final pool stage game of the Challenge Cup is it to try and eliminate the impact of the five point deduction the club were handed this week which no sees Pat Lam's side as significant underdogs to secure a home tie in the last 16 knockout rounds.

Despite the setback Bristol are safely through to the round of 16 games in April having won three out of three so far in the Challenge Cup. Remarkably, despite having not won a game in the tournament this season, Perpignan also currently sit in the final qualifying spot in Pool A.

Here are all the ways you can follow the action from this weekend's game....

READ MORE: Bristol Bears v USA Perpignan LIVE: Play-by-play updates from the Challenge Cup

When is the game?

Bristol Bears v Perpignan is being played at Ashton Gate on Friday, January 20.

What time is kick-off?

The kick-off time is at 8pm UK time.

Is the game on TV?

Yes.

The game is not being broadcast live on TV, but it can be streamed online on EPCR TV.

It costs £.4.99 to subscribe to the one-off stream for the match.

How else can I follow the game?

If you are not going to watch the game on TV or be inside the stadium, Bristol Live will be live blogging the match bringing you all the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, stats, analysis, interviews and highlights.

There will also be live audio commentary from BBC Radio Bristol.

Is there any radio commentary?

BBC Radio Bristol are not providing live commentary of the away game in France.

What's the team news?

Bristol Bears: 15. Rich Lane, 14. Deago Bailey, 13. Semi Radradra, 12. James Williams, 11. Ratu Naulago, 10. AJ MacGinty, 9. Harry Randall, 1. Ellis Genge (c), 2. Harry Thacker, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Joe Joyce, 5. Joe Batley, 6. Magnus Bradbury, 7. Daniel Thomas, 8. Fitz Harding.

Replacements: 16. Fred Davies, 17. Jake Woolmore, 18. Max Lahiff, 19. Chris Vui, 20. Jake Heenan, 21. Andy Uren, 22. Callum Sheedy, 23. Jack Bates,

USAP: 15. Ali Crossdale, 14. Nino Seguela, 13. Eddie Sawailau, 12. Pato Fernandez, 11. Lucas Dubois, 10. Alexandre Perez, 9. Matteo Rodor (c), 1. Samir Bououda, 2. Mike Tadjer, 3. Akato Fakatika, 4. Bastien Chinarro, 5. Andrei Mahu, 6. Taniela Ramasibana, 7. Ewan Bertheau, 8. Valentin Moro.

Replacements: 16. Victor Montgaillard, 17. Xavier Chiocci, 18. Vatang Jincharadze, 19. Posolo Tuilagi, 20. Victor Moreaux, 21. Lenny Viola, 22. Keanu Desrues, 23. Lilian Pichon,

Who are the officials?

Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)

Assistant referees : Ru Campbell (Scotland) and Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa)

TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland)

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