London Irish face a rematch with Edinburgh after both being drawn in Pool 5 of this season’s European Challenge Cup.
Exiles suffered a heartbreaking 18-23 defeat at the hands of Edinburgh in the quarter finals last season at Madejski Stadium but they will quickly have a chance for revenge.
Irish were placed in Tier 2 of the 20 clubs with Edinburgh in the top tier while Grenoble and Agen make up Pool 5.
French outfit Grenoble finished in 11th place in the Top 14 last season while Agen are also now competing in Top 14 having achieved promotion from Rugby Pro D2.
European Challenge Cup draw in full:
Pool 1: Connacht, Brive, Newcastle Falcons, Enisei-STM
Pool 2: Sale Sharks, Newport Gwent Dragons, Castres, Pau
Pool 3: Montpellier, Harlequins, Cardiff Blues, Calvisano
Pool 4: La Rochelle, Gloucester, Zebre, Worcester
Pool 5: Edinburgh, LONDON IRISH, Grenoble, Agen
