The big Champions Cup preview with Jack Nowell

Rugby Union Weekly

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🗓️ 4 December 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

The Champions Cup is almost upon us, so Chris and Ashy take a look at the main runners and riders ahead of the opening weekend. Are the holders and six-time winners Toulouse the favourites? Or is it time for a new club to emerge to challenge for the prize? We hear from La Rochelle's Jack Nowell ahead of his trip to Bath with the French giants. He gives us a great insight into the brilliance of Ronan O'Gara and what life is like in France with his family having penned a new deal. What can we expect from the South African teams this year? And what about the Premiership clubs, can they reach the latter stage of the tournament like last season?

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0:54.0	A couple of days out from the start of the Champions Cup, Ashi. I don't normally
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1:00.3	I'd say you're one of our... You've got a different crew. You know you've got a different
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