Champions Cup – Lyon and Toulouse qualified for the round of 16

Two French clubs have already qualified for the round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup. Residents of Lyonnais and Toulouse worked during the first three days to secure their place for the final stage of the competition.

With two bonus wins and a double bonus loss at Bristol, Lyonnais currently top their group with 12 points and are assured of a top four finish. In the same group, UBB can also ensure its qualification on Sunday with a reception of Saracens at 6:30 pm.

In the event of a victory, Yannick Bru’s men would be ahead of Louth. Struggling in the top 14 (currently 13th and the play-offs), Fabian Gangenbacher’s men are taking advantage of the Champions Cup break to regain confidence. Dominating Connacht (34-20)Teammates of Léo Berdeu – who returned to the competition after an absence of eight months – The second round of 16 will play in the biggest competition. In 2021, Lyonnais fell to Exeter (47-25).

Toulouse are also in the game, as are Leinster, Northampton and Exeter

Stade Toulouse also responded. Unsurprisingly, the reigning French champions dominated their group with three additional wins in as many matches. This Saturday evening, The Red and Black beat Ulster most of the time Thanks for a controlled meeting from start to finish. For their fourth and final match, Antoine Dupont’s teammates will host Bath with the aim of achieving a flawless performance and securing 20 points out of a possible 20.

The Irish from Leinster also qualified with three wins. English from Northampton and Exeter will also be present during the final stages. We already know five of the 16 teams that will face each other in the first knockout match.

Montpellier qualified for the Challenge Cup

Only Montpellier are currently in the Challenge Cup, with three wins from three matches ensuring their qualification. In the same group, a new defeat of the Catalans formalizes their elimination. In Pool 1, Pau is not in a good position with the 5th position but will play the Cheetahs tomorrow at 2pm. Oyonnax, for his part, is officially removed.

Finally, Castres and Clémont are well placed to experience the final stages. There are swimmers Second with 10 points, tied to ASM. Castres travel to Gloucester on the final day, while Clermontois travel to Georgia to challenge the Black Lions.