Ulster scrum-half John Cooney is relishing his high-profile shootout with Antoine Dupont in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup last-16 first leg showdown with Toulouse (3.15pm).
Dupont is the current world player of the year and also picked up the Six Nations MVP award after helping France secure the Grand Slam.
The 25-year-old, who touched down for a try in a 30-24 win over Ireland in February, will be a major threat at Stadium de Toulouse.