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

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