There will be four French teams competing in the quarter-finals this season’s Heineken Champions Cup. Two each from England or Ireland will also be there.
SaleThey were victorious over Premiership rivals Bristol Bears to secure their place in the final eight. Leicester overcame French side Clermont Auvergne.
After losing to Harlequins, English champions, Harlequins was eliminated MontpellierExeter, 2020 winners, were defeated by Exeter by just a point aggregate Munster.
The Irish province are united by LeinsterConnacht was beaten under the lights by Connacht on Friday. They were also the defending champions. ToulouseIt was Ulster who won.
La RochelleThey will be looking to improve on their second place finish in last year’s Bordeaux Begles. One spot remains with Racing 92 Stade FrancaisTheir rivalry will be renewed on Sunday
The quarter-finals, unlike the 16th, will be played in a single tie with the home advantage going to the top-ranked club from the pool stage.
Champions Cup quarter-final draw
- Racing 92/Stade Francais v Sale
- Montpellier v La Rochelle
- Munster v Toulouse
- Leicester v Leinster
All ties must be made on 6 May, 7, and 8 May (times to be determined).