4 French groups will compete within the quarter-finals of this season’s Heineken Champions Cup, joined by two apiece from England and Eire, so how does the draw now look?
Sale sealed their place within the final eight with victory over Premiership rivals Bristol Bears, whereas Leicester overcame French aspect Clermont Auvergne.
English champions Harlequins had been knocked out after dropping to Montpellier by a single level on combination and 2020 winners Exeter had been overwhelmed by Munster.
The Irish province are joined by Leinster, who beat Connacht beneath the lights on Friday, and defending champions Toulouse, who left it late to edge Ulster.
La Rochelle will likely be hoping to go one higher than their second-place end final yr after beating Bordeaux Begles, whereas Racing 92 full the line-up after cruising previous Stade Francais 33-22 on Sunday for a 55-31 combination success.
In contrast to the final 16, the quarter-finals will likely be performed as one tie, with the highest-ranked golf equipment from the pool stage having dwelling benefit.
Champions Cup quarter-final draw
- Racing 92 v Sale
- Montpellier v La Rochelle
- Toulouse v Munster
- Leicester v Leinster
All ties are as a consequence of be on 6, 7, and eight Could (instances tbc).