Wasps are the only English club to be guaranteed home advantage for the Champions Cup round of 16 in a revised format for the knockout phase.
After a genuine renaissance year in 2020, can France go one better and clinch the silverware that alluded them last year in 2021?
Leinster dominate our team of the week after their Guinness PRO14 derby victory over Munster, while a couple of French stars make up the half-backs.
We take a look at where European rugby can go next, after the Champions Cup's temporary suspension was confirmed on Monday.
Scarlets have been awarded a 28-0 victory after Toulon opted not to play Friday's Champions Cup match amid coronavirus concerns.
We pick the standout players from the weekend's Champions Cup action, as Top 14 clubs dominate, alongside English, Irish and Welsh representation.
Sale started the week by losing Steve Diamond and ended it with a 26-14 defeat at the hands of Toulon in their Champions Cup opener.
Bristol Bears and Clermont Auvergne get things underway in the Champions Cup on Saturday, while Toulon host Sale and Leinster travel to Montpellier.