Clermont were back in the race for round 16 of the European Rugby Cup, thanks to their 25-19 win against English of Sail on Sunday during the third day. In Pool A, Clermontois moves back to 6th place with seven points, tied with the Sharks (7th). Clermont lost their first home match against Ulster (23–29), which they would meet the next day at their ground in Ireland.

Meanwhile in the UK the first leg against the sale was canceled due to the COVID outbreak, and a draw was ordered (0–0). “We were keen to do well after the setback against Ulster. We are proud of the win and the state of mind, even though everything was not perfect,” said Beinsports microphone Damien Penaud, serving at center for the fifth time this season .

“We lacked discipline but we showed solidarity. The important thing is to have taken four points,” said Penaud. “It was very hard and complicated. We ran sometimes. The mood has been better for a few weeks. Now it will be tough against a great team in Ireland. It’s up to us to be very united to win there,” said Morgan Parra , still on BeInSports.

lack of control

The entry into the game of the scrum half in the 61st minute was decisive. He passed two penalties (69th, 73rd) which allowed ASM to take a six-point lead in seven minutes from the end (25-19). Prior to this, Clermontois’ dominance in the second period had been unsuccessful, unlike the first period, ending with a score of 19–19 with twists, thanks to six attempts, three on each side.

Leading 5–0 from the start on an effort by Jean-Luc du Preez (5th), Sébastien Vahamina and Arthur Ituria, deprived of two officials, with Clermont taking a 12–5 lead for two achievements from Fritz Lee (5). reversed the situation. -5, 13th) and Alivareti Raka (12-5, 23rd). But Auvergnats lacked control and concentration. They were caught in the score, then took a 19-12 lead on two attempts from Tom Roebuck (27th) and Bevan Rode (33rd), who was replaced by du Preez.

Claremont returned to parity again on an attempt by Penaud, who was replaced by Camille Lopez just before halftime (19–19, 40th). Fortunately for the Auvergne colours, they showed more rigor in the second half, until they had two penalties in the final package.