As Thomond awaits, lowly Stade Francais eye Champions Cup success

FORTUNATE TIMING: Stade Francais' South African centre Jeremy Ward is tackled by La Rochelle's Tawera Kerr-Barlow. Pic: Xavier Leoty/AFP via Getty Images

UNDER revamped management, French side Stade Francais head to Munster this weekend in a tricky position.

Ambition and on-paper squad quality says a Champions Cup run is worth shooting for. Their Top 14 league position suggests otherwise. But a recent uptick in form hints they could.