Testing dispute could derail resumption of European Cup 

Talks are taking place between Champions Cup and Challenge Cup organisers EPCR and the French Government

Heineken Champions Cup organisers expect to hear within 48 hours whether the tournament will get French government approval to continue having presented updated protocols regarding pre-match Covid-19 testing.

With the two remaining rounds of Champions Cup pool play scheduled for January 15-17 and 22-24, the threat to public health posed by a new Covid-19 variant has led to calls from French clubs to bring testing across the three participating leagues nearer to kick-off times in line with its own domestic protocols.