The opening round of the Champions Cup gets off to a flying start on Friday, with back-to-back defending champions Union Bordeaux Bègles launching the defence of their crown away to Gloucester Rugby.
On Saturday, among a host of fixtures, Stade Français Paris travel to South Africa to take on the Bulls, the Stormers host Bristol Bears, while La Rochelle welcome the Lions.
Meanwhile, in the Challenge Cup, the Sharks – champions in 2024 – head to Lyon to face the 2022 winners.
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Here are the Champions Cup round 1 fixtures for this coming weekend (kick off in SA time)
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