The qualifiers for the 2018/19 Challenge Cup quarter-finals and their rankings at the conclusion of the pool stage are as follows: 1 ASM Clermont Auvergne (winner Pool 1 – 30 points) 2 La Rochelle (winner Pool 4 – 24 points) 3 Sale Sharks (winner Pool 3 – 22 points) 4 Worcester Warriors (winner Pool 2 – 22 points) 5 Harlequins (winner Pool 5 – 21 points) 6 Connacht Rugby (best pool runner-up – 22 points) 7 Bristol Bears (second best pool runner-up – 21 points) 8 Northampton Saints (third best pool runner-up – 21 points) The quarter-final matches to be played on 29/30/31 March are as follows: QF 1: ASM Clermont Auvergne v Northampton Saints QF 2: Worcester Warriors v Harlequins QF 3: Sale Sharks v Connacht Rugby QF 4: La Rochelle v Bristol Bears NB The exact dates, venues and kick-off times for the matches will be announced towards the end of next week.