The first two rounds of the European Rugby Challenge Cup have produced some stunning results, so what could the next two rounds of the competition hold in store? Here we look forward to those matches in December, Pool by Pool.

Pool 1

This is the toughest of the five Pools to call, with only three points dividing leaders Newcastle Falcons from third-placed Dragons. Newcastle are the only team in the Pool with a 100 per cent record, but that will be tested by a home game against Bordeaux-Bègles, who are second, and a trip to the Dragons.

Pool 2

Cardiff Blues are the runaway leaders in this Pool, with a 29-19 home victory over TOP 14 front runners Lyon and a superb 17-15 success at four-time European Cup winners Toulouse earning them a five-point cushion over Lyon. They now have consecutive games against Sale Sharks, who are at the foot of the table.

Pool 3

Pau have made a great start in their bid to repeat their 2000 success, beating Gloucester Rugby 27-21 and Zebre Rugby Club 38-33 to top the Pool by three points from Gloucester. Next up for the French club is a double header against domestic rivals Agen, who are third on five points.

Pool 4

Edinburgh Rugby are the only side in the Challenge Cup to garner the maximum 10 points from their first two games following two splendid wins on the road – 37-14 at London Irish and 73-14 against Krasny Yar in Moscow. They can now strengthen their hold on top spot with home games against the same opposition.

Pool 5

This Pool contains the only Challenge Cup team without a point, namely Oyonnax, after a 43-15 home loss to leaders Connacht Rugby and a 38-13 defeat at Brive. They now have back-to-back matches with second-placed Worcester Warriors.