It has been eight years since an French club triumphed in the European Champions Cup . Despite four French teams in this year 's quarter-finals , that hoodoo looks set to persist . French clubs are nowhere near as well-resourced as English clubs . In a World Cup year , it would be a huge boost to national morale if French clubs could progress further into the competition .
It has been eight years since an English club triumphed in the European Champions Cup . Despite four English teams in this year 's quarter-finals , that hoodoo looks set to persist . English clubs are nowhere near as well-resourced as French clubs . In a World Cup year , it would be a huge boost to national morale if English clubs could progress further into the competition .