The executive committee will also discuss the scheduled fixtures in France next weekend, three in the Champions Cup, including Stade Français’ match against Munster in Paris, and five in the Challenge Cup.
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Craig, who is on the board of European Professional Club Rugby, which is looking at the various rescheduling options, believes the congestion of the calendar caused by the Rugby World Cup and England’s tour to Australia next summer will make it impossible to find a slot for the game.
If Toulon are to defend their European Champions Cup title, they will have to do it the hard way, starting with the visit of Bath this weekend.
“EPCR extends its sincerest sympathies to everyone affected by the Paris attacks and as a mark of respect, all clubs competing in this weekend’s remaining Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures in other territories have been asked to observe a minute’s silence before the games kick-off”.
The match had been due to be played this afternoon at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes outside Paris.
Craig said the issue was “not a serious matter” when viewed in the wider context of the events in Paris but the decision was of “significant consequence” from a rugby point of view. Among them are Toulon’s opponents this Sunday – Bath.
Two racing fixtures in the Paris region have this weekend been cancelled after a national state of emergency was declared in reaction to Friday night’s terrorist attacks.
Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors are in Pool 3 alongside Northampton Saints, Racing Metro and Scarlets, but coach Gregor Townsend has issued a stark warning ahead of the start of their campaign at Racing.
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UEFA also said that all of its matches in the Euro 2016 play-offs, Under-21 Internationals and Under-19 Futsal Cup over the coming days would see players wear black armbands and a minute’s silence would be observed.
