La Rochelle are targeting a Manchester United-style dynasty as they look to emulate their French rivals Toulon and win the European Champions Cup in three straight seasons.
The side coached by former Ireland fly-half Ronan O’Gara has dominated the cross-border competition in the last two campaigns, beating Irish giants Leinster in consecutive finals.
As European action returns this weekend, the two sides meet again on Sunday in a mouthwatering clash, only this time it comes at the start of the tournament and not the end.
‘It was a message from Ronan – to try to build a dynasty,’ said La Rochelle’s captain and star France back-row Gregory Alldritt.