The Investec Champions Cup is back for another season as the best rugby union teams in Europe and South Africa do battle to be crowned continental champions.
Bordeaux Begles are reigning champions, after beating Northampton Saints 28-20 in a tense final to claim the first major trophy in their history back in May, and the French side opened their title defence with an excellent win over the Bulls in Pretoria. Northampton also begin their campaign on the road, with a hop across the Channel to face Pau.
