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ERC Challenge Cup
By JMF
October 19 2006

What does this seasons European Challange Cup hold in store for all it's participants and of course for Connacht in what must be seen as this years competition's "Group of Death". Will Newport Gwent Dragons roar again after the dissapointment of losing out in the European Cup playoff.

With Connacht's Challenge Cup rematch with NEC Harlequins just over a week away, it's time to shift focus from the Magners League. So our special European Rugby analyst JMF has put together a comprehensive look at each of this year’s Pools for the European Challenge Cup.

 

Jimmy takes a look at each of the teams in the Pools, providing some background to the teams and reviewing their previous and current form and prospects for the tournament ahead.

 

Pool One: NG Dragons; Bayonne; Bucuresti & Bristol

 

Pool Two: G.R.A.N Parma; Glasgow; Narbonne & Saracens

 

Pool Three: Brive; Montabaun; Newcastle Falcons & Petrarca Padova

 

Pool Four: Bath Rugby; Connacht Rugby; NEC Harlequins & Montpellier

 

Pool Five: Albi; ASM Clermont Auvergne; Viadana & Worcester Warriors