Coach Rudy Joubert whose side were pipped at the post by Ebbw Vale last Saturday, was in confident mood, saying that Cardiff play ‘an attractive game that creates many chances’.
Joubert described the French side as ‘the best we have faced so far this season’. Making this weekend’s clash a mouth-watering prospect.
The last time these two sides met Montferrand ran out winners by 37 to 10.
This game is crucial for the Blue and Blacks, anything other than a victory will mean Cardiff failing to qualify for the quarter finals for the first time in the history of the Heineken cup.
The starting line up will be selected from the following squad of 23.
Backs
Rhys Williams, Craig Morgan ,Craig Hudson, Anthony Sullivan ,Jamie Robinson, Pieter Muller, Matt Allen, Iestyn Harris, Nicky Robinson, Rob Howley, Andy Booth
Forwards
Spencer John, Peter Rogers, David Young (Captain), Jonathon Humphries, Andrew Lewis, Craig Quinnell, John Tait, Adam Jones, Martyn Williams, Semo Sititi
, Rob Appleyard ,Emyr Lewis
Cardiff vs Montferrand kicks off at 3.00 January 5th at the Arms Park Cardiff.