Cian Tracey: French may be in mourning over World Cup disaster but pose the biggest threat to Irish hopes
Outside of Ireland, La Rochelle and Toulouse lead way in Champions Cup
Ultan Dillane of La Rochelle celebrates with the Champions Cup trophy in Dublin last season. Photo: Sportsfile
Talks of a World Cup hangover have been eased around these parts, mainly because of the quality of rugby on show in the URC and the strong attendances in Ireland.
However, if you think we had it bad, spare a thought for the French, still in mourning after their dream of winning a World Cup on home soil went up in smoke.
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