It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
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Leicester academy graduate Harry Glynn definitely won’t forget his swashbuckling first Top 14 start for La Rochelle, the 21-year-old making quite an impression last month.
The La Rochelle and Toulouse teams have been named for this Saturday's all-French Champions Cup showpiece final at Twickenham.
La Rochelle were fifth when the 2019/20 Top 14 season was called off early, so why are we wondering about what might have been for Jono Gibbes' team?
La Rochelle were fifth when the 2019/20 Top 14 season was called off early, so why are we wondering about what might have been for Jono Gibbes' team?
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A possible ranking of fourth ahead of the Rugby World Cup draw is the prize on offer for Wales away to France in the Six Nations.
La Rochelle dropped into second place despite extending their winning run to eight matches, with Clermont Auvergne now leading the way.