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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Clermont face off against Bayonne in Top 14 Round 5 on Sat 4th November 2023 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 09:00 EST in the US.
Bayonne won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Bayonne in 8th and Clermont in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Clermont vs Bayonne will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Alivereti Raka goes on their own for a try.
Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by ASM Clermont Auvergne results in a try for Anthony Belleau
Sireli Maqala (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card
Nothing was going to stop Alex Newsome from scoring as they record the try for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
Camille Lopez adds the two points for Bayonne.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Yan Lestrade dots the ball down from close range.
Benjamin Urdapilleta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for ASM Clermont Auvergne as Alivereti Raka goes over.
Arthur Iturria (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card
Silky skills by ASM Clermont Auvergne ends with a try for Peceli Yato.
Camille Lopez converts the try.
What a kick! Aurelien Callandret takes full advantage to score for Bayonne.
Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Bautista Delguy
Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.