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The first home game is traditionally a good one and the 4.30 Saturday afternoon kick off is a rarity for high flying Toulouse. Perpignan have recruited well with current Scottish flanker Jamie Richie adding pace to the power of Paola Tuilagi (Manu's cousin).

Derby day is early this year and Castres will be formidable opponents. Despite a thumping at Earnest Wallon last year they still qualified for Europe. Quins fans will be able spot heir stalwart prop, Will Collier toughing out the front row.

Game of the autumn as Toulouse welcome European champs Bordeaux Begles. One not to be missed as this will lay a marker for who dominates domestically and European wide. UBB star sign is JL Du Preez from Sale while Jonny Grey enjoys a swan song of one more year.

Looking for revenge after a last minute defeat in Europe, star studded Toulon will be out for revenge. Throw in Sinckler, Ribbans, Ben White, Lewis Ludlum and new recruits, Zach Mercer and  Italian centre Ignacio Brex, you should expect fireworks.

For Quins fans, did you know Joe Marchant made the Top14 dream team in 25? He's back with a contract extension in a team that blows hot and cold. Expect tries, many of them in what should be a dazzling encounter.

The other Parisians arrive in town shorn of Owen  Farrell (he was useless) and Nolan Le Garrec but bolstered by Jonny Hill from Sale and ex Wasp Nathan Hughes, they can never be written off. Christmas market will also be open in Le Capitol.

With a ridiculous name but with world class players, the Heineken cup kicks off with a belter on Sunday afternoon. Eden Etzebeth, Ox Niche and co will want to start stamping authority on all things French with a World cup not too far away.