Ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup draw, which takes place in Lausanne on Wednesday 19th June, we take a look at our potential opponents in Europe next season.
Gallagher Premiership
Exeter Chiefs
Ground: Sandy Park
Capacity: 12,921
League Finish: 1st
Last season in Europe: Pool Stages of Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Rob Baxter
Key player: Henry Slade
Saracens
Ground: Allianz Park
Capacity: 10,000
League Finish: 2nd
European Honours: Heineken Champions Cup (2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19)
Last season in Europe: Heineken Champions Cup Winners
Coach: Mark McCall
Key player: Owen Farrell
Gloucester
Ground: Kingsholm Stadium
Capacity: 16,115
League Finish: 3rd
European honours: Challenge Cup (2005-6), (2014-15)
Last season in Europe: Pool Stages of Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Johan Ackermann
Key player: Danny Cipriani
Northampton Saints
Ground: Franklin’s Gardens
Capacity: 15,249
League Finish: 4th
European Honours: Heineken Champions Cup (1999-20), European Challenge Cup (2008-09, 2013-14)
Last season in Europe: Quarter-Finals of the Challenge Cup
Coach: Chris Boyd
Key player: Cobus Reinach
Harlequins
Ground: Twickenham Stoop
Capacity: 14,800
League Finish: 5th
European Honours: European Challenge Cup (2000-01, 2003-04, 2010-11)
Last season in Europe: Semi-Finals of the Challenge Cup
Coach: Paul Gustard
Key player: Danny Care
Sale Sharks
Ground: AJ Bell Stadium
Capacity: 12,000
League Finish: 7th
European Honours: European Challenge Cup (2001-02, 2004-05)
Last season in Europe: Semi-Finals of the Challenge Cup
Coach: Steve Diamond
Key player: Faf de Klerk
Pro 14
Glasgow Warriors
Ground: Scotstoun Stadium
Capacity: 7,351
Conference Finish: 1st
Last season in Europe: Quarter-Finals of the Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Dave Rennie
Key Player: Tommy Seymour
Munster Rugby
Ground: Thomond Park
Capacity: 25,600
Conference Finish: 2nd
European Honours: Champions Cup (2005-06, 2007-08)
Last season in Europe: Semi-Finals of the Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Johann van Graan
Key Player: Peter O’Mahony
Connacht Rugby
Ground: Galway Sportsgrounds
Capacity: 8,129
Conference Finish: 3rd
Last season in Europe: Quarter-Finals of the Challenge Cup
Coach: Andy Friend
Key Player: Bundee Aki
Leinster Rugby
Ground: RDS Arena
Capacity: 18,500
Conference Finish: 1st
European Honours: Champions Cup (2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2017-18), Challenge Cup (2012-13)
Last season in Europe: Heineken Champions Cup runners-up
Coach: Leo Cullen
Key Player: Tadhg Furlong
Ulster Rugby
Ground: Ravenhill Stadium
Capacity: 18,000
League Finish: 2nd
European Honours: Champions Cup (1998-99)
Last season in Europe: Quarter-Finals of the Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Dan McFarland
Key Player: Jacob Stockdale
Benneton Treviso
Ground: Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Capacity: 6,700
League Finish: 3rd
Last season in Europe: Pool Stages of Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Kieran Crowley
Key Player: Tommaso Allen
Ospreys
Ground: Liberty Stadium
Capacity: 21,088
League Finish: 4th (Conference A)
Last season in Europe: Pool Stages of Challenge Cup
Coach: Allen Clarke
Key Player: Alun Wyn Jones
Top 14
Toulouse
Ground: Stade Ernest-Eallon
Capacity: 19,500
League Finish: 1st
European Honours: Heineken Champions Cup (1998-99, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2009-10)
Last season in Europe: Semi-Finals of the Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Ugo Mola
Key player: Cheslin Kolbe
Clermont Auvergne
Ground: Parc Des Sports Marcel Michelin
Capacity: 19,022
League Finish: 2nd
European Honours: European Challenge Cup (1998-99, 2006-07, 2018-19)
Last season in Europe: Challenge Cup Winners
Coach: Franck Azéma
Key player: Peceli Yato
Lyon
Ground: Stade de Gerland
Capacity: 25,000
League Finish: 3rd
Last season in Europe: Pool Stages of Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Pierre Mignoni
Key player: Felix Lambey
Racing 92
Ground: Paris La Défense Arena
Capacity: 30,681
League Finish: 4th
Last season in Europe: Quarter-Finals of Heineken Champions Cup
Coach: Laurent Labit & Laurent Travers
Key player: Finn Russell
Montpellier
Ground: Altrad Stadium
Capacity: 15,697
League Finish: 6th
European Honours: European Challenge Cup (2015-16)
Last season in Europe: Pool Stages of Challenge Cup
Coach: Vern Cotter
Key player: Nemani Nadolo
La Rochelle
Ground: Stade Marcel-Deflandre
Capacity: 16,000
League Finish: 5th
Last season in Europe: Challenge Cup runners-up
Key player: Ihaia West
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