Champions Cup 2018-19: six players to watch in Europe’s elite competition | Robert Kitson


From Lyon’s back-row star Carl Fearns to rampaging Bath winger Joe Cokanasiga, who could be this year’s standout stars?

The 2018-19 Champions Cup kicks off on Friday in what is always a keenly anticipated weekend in the European club rugby calendar. Here are six players well worth keeping an eye on.

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Pool 1
Bath, Leinster, Toulouse, Wasps 
Opening fixtures 
Fri Leinster v Wasps 7.45pm (BST)
Sat Bath v Toulouse 1pm 

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