Now that the dust has settled on those special events in Marseille over the weekend, it’s time to pick our Champions Cup Team of the Tournament.
It is no surprise that 2022 finalists Leinster and La Rochelle have dominated our line-up, with the former contributing eight players to the latter’s six.
See what you think and remember to leave your own team in the comments.
As a regular fixture in our Champions Cup Team of the Week, Keenan practically wrote himself into the side. As one of, if not, the most well rounded full-backs in the world, Leinster’s 15 was a constant threat under the high ball and when slotted into the backline in attack. It should be noted that Keenan started all eight games, playing every single minute of rugby. Ulster’s Michael Lowry and La Rochelle’s Brice Dulin earn themselves honourable mentions for their exceptional play during the tournament.
O’Brien’s sheer class on Leinster’s right wing was often overshadowed by the performance of the fantastic James Lowe, but Leinster’s number 14 deserves praise of his own for his 583 metres carried (just 22 shy of Lowe). When called upon, he delivered with fantastic agility and finishing prowess, leading to his five tries throughout the competition. Despite Harlequins’ relatively early exit to the tournament, Louis Lynagh provided heaps of attacking spark while Teddy Thomas was invaluable for semi-finalists Racing 92.
The bulldozing French inside centre that is Danty impressed so much that we had to include him somehow, even if that meant shifting him to the 13 spot (where we have no doubt he’d also shine). For the victorious La Rochelle, Danty was a midfield menace and an unstoppable force as Johnny Sexton will begrudgingly tell you. Not only did the 12
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