Antoine Dupont Questions 'logic' Of South African Travel In Champions Cup

Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont on Friday 'questioned the logic' behind South African sides playing in the Champions Cup as it forces teams to name second-string line-ups due to lengthy travel constraints.

In December's second round of games in the former European Cup, the Sharks and Stormers sent weakened teams for games in England.

Clubs flying thousands of kilometres in the opposite direction have also made similar decisions as they prioritise player welfare and other matches.

'We see it's very hard to play all the games with all the travel with your first-choice team,' Dupont told reporters before Saturday's game with the Sharks in South Africa.

'Obviously, you ask questions about the logic of the competition,' the Olympic rugby sevens gold medallist added.