The only two non-French sides remaining in the competition - two past winners, at that - collide in the south-west of England this evening. 

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle (as all Irish outlets are obliged to call them) demolished Sale Sharks 45-21 in the weekend's first quarter-final to ensure that three of this year's four semi-finalists will be drawn from the Top 14.

Clermont host Toulouse, while Racing 92 are away to Bordeaux Begles in tomorrow's last-eight games. 

Tonight, Leinster face a daunting task away to the reigning champions Exeter Chiefs, one possibly not made easier by the fact they received a walkover last weekend, their Covid-19 afflicted opponents Toulon having been "treated like Kleenex", according to their bolshie President. 

It's Ireland's premier rugby team against England premier team. Game underway at 5.30pm. Stay here for all the updates.