Toulouse wing Maxime Médard is relishing a return to the “pinnacle of European rugby” when the four-time winners travel to Paris on Sunday in an all-French quarter-final against last season’s finalists, Racing 92. The 32-year-old - who has won two European Cups for Toulouse, in 2005 and 2010, while amassing 69 appearances in the competition over 14 years - believes Racing will provide Toulouse with a stern test in their own backyard, but that the visitors have the belief to reach the last four. “The competition is reset to zero now and we’ll have to go to Racing, who are also having a great season,” said Médard. “Playing over there is never easy. “They also reached the Champions Cup final, but unfortunately didn’t win it. They’re going after the trophy and it’ll be a big challenge for us to go there. “Coming out of a difficult pool, where we didn’t necessarily expect to qualify, to now find ourselves in the quarter-finals is wonderful, particularly after a tough few years at the club. We’re now back in the competition and we’ve put Toulouse back on the map in European rugby." [jwplayer RlVPyiqs] Born and bred in Toulouse, the veteran knows all too well the impact of European rugby in the city and believes winning the tournament could mark the club's return to Europe’s elite. “The Heineken Champions Cup is huge and you’re at the pinnacle of European rugby [if you win it],” continued Médard. “Winning the trophy is difficult in itself, particularly recently, with there being so many more teams in contention for it. “The Heineken Champions Cup brings a European flavour to Toulouse and the city as well. Having a packed-out stadium puts the club in a strong financial position and allows you to plan ahead, to develop, above all, and to continue to expand. “It’s good for the club, the region and the city. It’s good for the players as well, because after so many years without any silverware, it would be good [to win it]. [jwplayer GyQiIYR3]

You can watch coverage of Racing 92 v Toulouse on Sunday from 15:15 BST, live on BT Sport, FR2 and beIN SPORTS.