The full fixtures for next season’s Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup have been announced.
The Champions Cup will get underway on December 6 when two-time winners La Rochelle kick off against Premiership finalists Bath Rugby at The Rec.
Reigning Champions Cup holders Toulouse, who defeated Leinster in this year’s final, will host 1999 champions Ulster Rugby on December 8 as they begin their campaign for a historic seventh title.
EPCR Challenge Cup winners Hollywoodbets Sharks welcome 2020 champions Exeter Chiefs to Durban on December 7.
Toulouse and Exeter clash in the second round before facing the Sharks, then rounding off their pool stage by hosting two-time winners Leicester Tigers at Stade Ernest Wallon.
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Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints, who also won the Champions Cup in 2000, welcome Castres Olympique in their opening match on December 7 at Franklin’s Garden.
Meanwhile, United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors will host Sale Sharks at Scotstoun on December 7 before facing three-time champions RC Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol.
The URC champions then host Racing 92 before travelling down to the Stoop to face Harlequins.
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