Rugby Daily | Catalan interest in Ringrose, Champions Cup team news, Dragons flanker has finger amputated

On a packed Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of one (almost) definite Irish departure to France, and one potential other.

There's the team news from all four provinces as the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup get underway this weekend.

We hear from Leo Cullen on Jordie Barrett's debut, Stuart McCloskey on trying to stop Toulouse, Ian Costello on the brilliant early impression made by Alex Codling, and Caolin Blade ahead of his 200th Connacht appearance.

Dragons flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes discusses having his finger amputated in an effort to save his career.

And Lyon have replaced Jono Gibbes.