Once again, Antoine Dupont is one of the eight contenders for the title of best player in the Champions Cup this season. Already winner of this title during the 2020-2021 season, the international scrum half is the only Frenchman present in this list.

Others named are Caelan Doris (Leinster), Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster), Courtney Lawes (Northampton), James Lowe (Leinster), Dan Sheehan (Leinster), Fin Smith (Northampton) and Marcus Smith (Harlequins). As a reminder, Stade Toulousain de Dupont will face London Harlequins on May 5 in the Champions Cup semi-final (4 p.m.).