Oct 10, 2008
Story Timeline: 89 days
Six pool winners to qualify for quarter-finals, along with two best runners-up. Knock-out dates: Quarter-finals (April 10-12), Semis (May 1-3), Final (Murrayfield, May 23). POOL 1 Sale didn't concede a try in their first four Premiership games but have their work cut out to qualify here, with holders Munster unbeaten at the top of the Magners League and Clermont strong. To qualify: Munster. Munster Euro ranking - 1. Best finish - winners 06-08. Last season - winners. One to watch - Ronan O'Gara Sale Euro ranking - 12. Best finish - quarter-finals 2006. Last season - Challenge Cup semi-finals. One to watch - Luke McAlister Clermont Euro ranking - 18. Best finish - quarter-finals 2000-02. Last season - pool stages. One to watch - Aurelien Rougerie Montauban Euro ranking - 41. Best finish - none. Last season - Challenge Cup pool...
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