Tackles – Ben Earl (Saracens), 82

Despite being knocked out in the quarter-final by eventual champions Stade Rochelais, Saracens flanker Ben Earl produced the most tackles of any player in the Heineken Champions Cup this season with 82.

He produced seven more tackles than the player with the second most tackles, Leicester Tigers flanker Tommy Reffell, who had 75 to his name. Munster Rugby back row Gavin Coombes was one behind Reffell.

Turnovers- Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers), 13

Leicester Tigers’ Reffell is not just second for tackles made, but also tops the list for turnovers won with 13 in his five matches.

Hooker Deon Fourie of DHL Stormers is close behind on 12, while three are tied on 10 turnovers won; Stade Rochelais No.8 and 2023 EPCR Player of the Year Greg Alldritt is joined by teammate and centre Levani Botia and Harlequins flanker Will Evans.

With all the action over for another season, we’re taking a look at some of the individual statisitics from the 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup season, and this time it’s the turn of the leading defenders.