The Investec Champions and Challenge Cup pool stages come to a close this weekend, with Munster and Connacht aiming to preserve their places in European competition beyond the Six Nations.
All four Irish provinces face French opposition this week, a nice appetiser for Ireland and France’s Six Nations opener in Paris next month.
Leinster and Ulster are already assured of progression to the last 16 of the Champions and Challenge Cup respectively, with both sides looking for wins that will lock in home advantage for the knockout stage.
Leinster are away to Bayonne, as Leo Cullen’s side look to make it a full four out of four in their pool, and secure one of the top seeds for the remainder of the…