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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
Bayonne face off against Clermont in Top 14 Round 7 on Sat 18th October 2025 at Stade Jean Dauger. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST, 01:30 NZST in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 EST on Flo Rugby 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 Clermont in 5th and Bayonne in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Bayonne vs Clermont 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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Tom Raffy has kicked a conversion.
ASM Clermont Auvergne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Selevasio Tolofua picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
A stunning solo try from Esteban Capilla
The touch judges raise their flags as Joris Segonds kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Bayonne results in a try for Mateo Carreras.
Joris Segonds adds the two points for Bayonne.
Nobody was going to stop Mateo Carreras from scoring that try!
Tom Raffy adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Folau Fainga'a dots the ball down from close range.
Joris Segonds adds the two points for Bayonne.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Baptiste Germain dots the ball down from close range.
Regis Montagne (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card
The Bayonne supporters go wild as Joris Segonds successfully kicks the penalty goal.
A wonderful passing move by Bayonne is finished off by Arnaud Erbinartegaray
Joris Segonds converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Esteban Capilla leads to a try for Bayonne
Joris Segonds kicks the penalty.
Tom Raffy has kicked a penalty goal.