All the team news ahead of Saturday's Challenge Cup clashes including Cardiff Blues v Bath.
Former All Black Greg Cooper will replace Gonzalo Quesada as head coach of Stade Francais at the end of the season.
Will Genia is a doubt for Australia's Test against England after Stade Francais refused to release him.
A dominant first-half performance helped Harlequins storm to a 43-21 bonus-point victory over Stade Francais.
Joe Marler returns to the Harlequins front row for Thursday's Challenge Cup opener against Stade Francais.
After their Rugby Championship clean sweep the All Blacks dominate once more, but there's room for a pair of grizzly props.
Jules Plisson says his three-match ban has given him time to refocus ahead of his comeback in Saturday's derby against Racing.
Nine of this week's team is occupied by Bath, Glasgow and Ulster players after they made impressive starts to the season.
Champions Cup holders Saracens have been drawn against Toulon while Bath will meet Bristol in the Challenge Cup.
Toulon joined Clermont Auvergne in reaching the Top 14 semi-finals on Sunday, as Montpellier and Racing 92 gained home barrage play-offs.
Leicester Tigers were comfortable 41-13 winners of their European Champions Cup quarter-final at home to Stade Francais on Sunday.
Richard Cockerill insists Leicester Tigers can claim their first European Cup title since 2002.
Team of the week includes strong semi-finalists and leaders of the pack from the Top 14 and Super Rugby.
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