European Champions Cup predictions and rugby union tips: Racing ready to rule

Racing are the favourites to win the European Champions Cup. Kurtley Beale is a star player for Racing.

Racing 92 are the best bet to win the European Champions Cup.

Last season's European Champions Cup was won by Toulouse. This year's tournament is being played in France. Touties Tuscany and La Rochelle are favourites. Leinster are next in the betting. Premiership champions Harlequins are drawn in a tough pool. Top 14 leaders Bordeaux are also in this pool, as are Premiership side Leicester. The tournament starts on Saturday. The draw was made after the pool stage was cut short. One match was cancelled. Cardiff play Tussle with Tullouse on the first day. Montpellier play Leinsster.