This edition of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosted by Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper, delves into the upcoming European Rugby semi-final featuring Toulouse against Harlequins. As Harlequins prepares for their first European Cup semi-final, we share our predictions on game outcomes, including a focus on the final potentially being Toulouse vs. Leinster. We also cover the Top 14 and Pro D2 rugby standings, with an emphasis on teams like Perpignan rising unexpectedly, player transfers, and management changes in various clubs, specifically noting Simon Gillham stepping down as chairman of Brive.00:00 Introduction00:19 Welcome to the French Rugby Connections Podcast01:09 The Upcoming Toulouse vs. Harlequin Showdown02:41 Team Lineups and Key Players06:48 Match Predictions and Strategies12:16 Anticipation for Other Matches and Final Thoughts16:55 Top 14 League Rankings and Player Movements23:16 Farewell and Final Reflections