After a weekend of thrilling European cup playoff action in the Republic, the DHL Stormers, Sharks and Lions are sailing to foreign shores for tough missions.
In other results, Leicester Tigers saw off Edinburgh 16-6, Leinster claimed bragging rights in an all-Irish affair against Ulster , La Rochelle got the better of Gloucester , Saracens twice came from behind to beat Ospreys 35-20, while Jack Yeandle crossed in the final play of extra time to send Exeter Chiefs through on tries scored as they drew 33-33 with 14-man Montpellier.
Meanwhile, Challenge Cup holders Lyon fought back twice to win 41-24 at Stade Francais, Scarlets overcame Brive 19-7, Bristol Bears fell to a 26-33 reverse at the hands of Clermont Auvergne, Benetton saw off the challenge of Connacht , Cardiff edged Sale Sharks , as five tries from Johnny Matthews steered a rampant Glasgow Warriors past Dragons 73-33.
Looking ahead to the quarter-finals, the Sharks and Stormers travel to face Toulouse and Exeter , respectively, on Saturday, before the Lions lock horns with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in the last match of the night.
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