With three Italian sides in the semi-finals European Rugby have decided that the final of the Parker Pen Shield will be held in Italy on 21st May.
Leonessa, Rugby Parma and Viadana are all in semi final action this weeken, with French side Montpellier making up the final four.
The precise venue will be determined by the result of the Rugby Parma v Viadana semi-final, with a Viadana win meaning the final will be played at Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma. If Rugby Parma wins the final will be at Stadio Mirabello, Reggio Emilia.
Shield semi-finals 1st leg:
Friday 9 April
Montpellier v Leonessa
Saturday 10 April
Rugby Parma v Viadana
Parker Pen Shield semi-finals 2nd leg:
Saturday 24 April
Leonessa v Montpellier & Viadana v Rugby Parma
Parker Pen Shield final
Friday 21 May