Owen Farrell has come under heavy criticism in the French media following Racing 92’s 27-20 home defeat to Castres at the La Défense Arena.
Glasgow secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions Cup after scoring five tries at home to defeat Racing 92 29-19.
Racing 92 player ratings: Racing 92 will return to France knowing a 29-19 Investec Champions Cup loss to Glasgow Warriors flattered them.
It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Niniashvili making the numbers of the overseas players ready to make the headlines and wrestle for the title.
Toulouse set up a quarter-final clash against Exeter in the Investec Champions Cup thanks to a 31-7 demolition of French rivals Racing 92.
In an enthralling showdown at the Stade des Alpes on Saturday evening, Perpignan emerged triumphant over Grenoble in the...
Head coach Ugo Mola has a return to European glory in his sights as he rebuilds Toulouse in his own image
Budgets, players to watch, arrivals and departures - and an overview of each club at the start of the new season. Welcome to the Rugby Pass club-by-club Top 14 season preview