This is a minor criticism – but English-language media is not always completely up to date with French rugby news. I try to level the playing field here with this article for Rugby Pass with the latest fitness / injury news from all six Top 14 clubs taking part in the Champions Cup ahead of the opening round of the tournament.
As the 20 clubs at European rugby’s top table gear up for the opening round of this season’s Champions Cup, RugbyPass checks out which players are likely to hit the ground running – and who’ll be absent from French club ranks.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 