Saracens have opted to pursue home success over their continental ambitions this season.
The three-time Champions Cup winners have determined to relaxation a number of of their England internationals, together with Maro Itoje and Tom Willis, for his or her journey to Toulon.
Director of rugby Mark McCall says he’s prioritising making the Premiership play-offs over the prospect at a fourth European crown.
Northampton Saints, in the meantime, are the one English aspect with a house tie after ending high of Pool 3.
Saints are eighth within the Premiership desk after enduring a dismal defence of their title, however Phil Dowson’s aspect will host Clermont in a welcome reprieve from their home marketing campaign.
The guests are sixth in France’s Prime 14 desk after their latest victory over La Rochelle ended a run of 5 consecutive league defeats.
Clermont booked their place within the knockout levels by snatching a dramatic 33-26 victory within the sixth minute of time beyond regulation to qualify at Tub and Bristol’s expense.
Elsewhere, Sale Sharks face a frightening journey to six-time winners and defending champions Toulouse, who can be with out injured talisman Antoine Dupont after he ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee throughout France’s Six Nations win over Eire final month.
Harlequins face an equally tough job at four-time winners Leinster, whereas Leicester Tigers journey north to tackle Glasgow Warriors.
