Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the final round of pool games in the Investec Champions Cup.
We discuss some of the frustrations around the current format of the Champions Cup (5:50), with Ulster qualifying for the Round of 16 despite losing three of their four games. However, the panel do give Richie Murphy's side credit as they continue to build experience in their young team (13:40).
We break down the nail-biting meeting of Northampton Saints and Munster at Franklin's Gardens (24:40), which saw both Jack Crowley and Calvin Nash catch the eye in spite of the defeat.
The panel also look at how Bath exposed some holes in the Leinster defence (37:55) before the URC leaders eventually ran out comfortable winners, thanks in no small part to the impact of Rabah Slimani at the scrum (46:35).
And we briefly cover Connacht's unbeaten pool stage in the Challenge Cup, asking whether Pete Wilkins' side are genuine contenders for the title (52:30).
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