Champions Cup draw: O'Gara and Leinster to renew acquaintances, Munster to face van Graan's Bath

In the Challenge Cup, Connacht will come up against the likes of Racing 92 and Ospreys in Pool 1, with Zebre, Montpellier and Benetton rounding out the group

A view of the Investec Champions Cup trophy and match ball. File picture: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Not for the first time, Ronan O'Gara and La Rochelle will come face to face with their great European rivals Leinster after the draw for the Champions Cup was announced. 

The two heavy-hitters will take each other on in Pool 3, where they will be joined by Leicester Tigers, Harlequins, Bayonne and DHL Stormers.