TRU writer Brendan McGilligan heard from the La Rochelle camp as they prepare to renew acquaintances with Leinster in the last eight of the Investec Champions Cup.

Australia captain Will Skelton has backed head coach Eddie Jones despite the team's dismal performance in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.

If he isn't already, the towering lock is becoming one of the most decorated players in the Heineken Champions Cup and he is targeting more European success this term.