This week’s draw sees Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht outfit drawn in pool one which boasts URC rivals Ospreys and Zebre, familiar French outfit Montpellier, along with Montauban, and the Georgian team Black Lion.
Eighteen clubs having been confirmed for the 2025/26 campaign with eight from the URC, six from the TOP 14, two from the Premiership, and two invited sides - Black Lion and Toyota Cheetahs.
A with four games home and away against four teams, Connacht will meet one of their URC rivals.
Connacht Rugby fans will be hoping the draw favours an away match to Georgia in what would be a first for Connacht.
Pool 1: Ospreys, Zebre Parma, Montpellier Hérault Rugby, US Montauban, Black Lion, Connacht Rugby.
Pool 2: LOU Rugby, Newcastle Falcons, Dragons RFC, Benetton Rugby, Lions, USAP.
Pool 3: Toyota Cheetahs, Cardiff Rugby, Exeter Chiefs, Racing 92, Stade Français Paris, Ulster Rugby.
