I’d rather have the old Champions Cup format – Stuart McCloskey

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LLANELLI, WALES - MAY 11: Stuart McCloskey of Ulster attacks during the United Rugby Championship match between the Scarlets and Ulster Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on May 11, 2024 in Llanelli, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey admits he preferred the Champions Cup’s previous format, with the current structure leaving some teams with an “absolutely terrible draw”.
Teams previously played their pool opponents home and away, but this season Ulster’s four pool games are away to holders Toulouse and Leicester and at home to Bordeaux and Exeter in Belfast.
Last season, Ulster failed to qualify for the knockout stages after defeats by Bath, Toulouse and Harlequins.
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