The sixth instalment of our Rugby Union Top 10 series, as we take a look at 10 of France's greatest performers.
Rupert Cox picks out 14 things to look out for ahead of the new Top 14 season this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Find out who makes it into our XV for this week after another compelling weekend of PRO14, Top 14 and Premiership rugby.
As 2017 comes to a close, why not test your rugby union knowledge of all that has gone on over the last 12 months!
Ollie Thorley scored a try in each half as Gloucester came from behind to claim a 33-26 bonus-point win over Zebre.
Sale lost 27-24 away to Lyon in the Challenge Cup on Friday, as Cardiff won 17-15 at Toulouse and Brive thrashed Oyonnax 38-13.
ASM Clermont Auvergne will get the defence their Top 14 title underway this weekend live on Sky Sports Arena.
London Irish have signed former Harlequins lock George Robson from French Top 14 side Oyonnax on a one-year contract.
Rory Clegg has rejoined Glasgow Warriors after five months in France with Oyonnax.
Team of the week includes strong semi-finalists and leaders of the pack from the Top 14 and Super Rugby.
Ulster are without Ruan Pienaar and Stuart McCloskey for Saturday's vital Champions Cup tie with Oyonnax.
Saracens and Northampton feature among the five European Champions Cup games live on Sky Sports this weekend.
Oyonnax secured the first win in the Champions Cup with a 32-14 victory over four-time European champions Toulouse.
Toulouse travel to Top 14 rivals Oyonnax on Saturday as they look to finish their Pool 1 campaign on a high.
Three men from Ulster, an experienced midfield duo and two young loose forwards feature in our team of the week.
Paddy Jackson kicked a late penalty as Ulster fought back from 23-0 down to beat Oyonnax 24-23 and keep their European hopes alive.
Saracens cement themselves at the top of Pool One with a six-try 45-10 victory over Oyonnax in France.
Competition for places was tough this week but Racing 92 are the clear winners while Exeter also feature.
Sky Sports confirm the dates for the rescheduled Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches that were postponed last month.
Toulouse recorded the first win of their European Rugby Champions Cup campaign with a 24-18 victory over Oyonnax.