Champions Cup team of the weekend: Who shone in the quarter-finals?

Dan Leavy, Andrew Conway and Maxime Machenaud
Dan Leavy, Andrew Conway and Maxime Machenaud make this week's team Credit: Getty Images

Thrilling finishes, fantastic tries and intriguing refereeing decisions. We enjoyed a compelling set of Champions Cup quarter-finals. 

Here are the individuals that stood out.

15. Rob Kearney (Leinster)

Leigh Halfpenny kicked the Scarlets to glory with 19 points and showed glimpses of counter-attacking ambition alongside the characteristic toughness. Chris Ashton contributed either side of the ball in an excellent display for Toulon. Saracen Alex Goode sparkled in defeat with 125 running metres. However, Kearney takes the first spot for a performance of class and composure at the Aviva Stadium.

14. Andrew Conway (Munster)

Nobody else was getting close to this shirt, despite a lively effort from...

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