If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux
Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year
Munster lacked impact off their bench and squad depth to cope without Conor Murray
Former Leinster outhalf likely to be rotated through French club’s tough rugby campaign
Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages
Bastareaud and Mitchell cross to break Clermont hearts at soaked Twickenham
Saracens unable to match last season’s semi-final win over Top 14 side in St Etienne
Ireland outhalf is timed out attempting early penalty against Clermont Auvergne
Munster lose at home to leave European hopes on a knife edge
O’ Connell v Bonnaire; Keatley v Lopez; Stander v Lee
For such a massive club, Clermont Auvergne always make you feel like you have a chance
With the game experiencing growing pains, there is plenty to ponder for rugby’s decision makers
Toulon player targeted alongside SA’s Rory Kockott and Australia’s Brock James
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