Clermont

35 - 40

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Clermont

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Pete Samu goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pete Samu bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Mateo Garcia is finished off with a try.

76'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau kicks the penalty.

76'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Jules Plisson getting some game time.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Fouyssac being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Yoram Moefana took full advantage.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Dessaigne getting some game time.

72'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Peceli Yato being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Jefferson Poirot scores the try from close range.

71'

Penalty Goal

The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Folau Fainga'a goes through the gap.

64'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Ben Tameifuna comes onto the field.

64'

Carlu Sadie departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

64'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Rabah Slimani comes onto the field.

63'

Cristian Ojovan departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

63'

Conversion

The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Bautista Delguy

59'

Alex Newsome played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Bautista Delguy goes through the gap.

59'

Pete Samu comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Bastien Vergnes Taillefer leaves the field.

58'

Killian Tixeront comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

58'

Lucas Dessaigne leaves the field.

58'

Thibaud Lanen comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

58'

Rob Simmons leaves the field.

58'

Romain Latterrade comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Clement Maynadier leaves the field.

58'

Jefferson Poirot comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Ugo Boniface leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Lucas Dessaigne as they get over the gainline!

53'

Alexandre Ricard comes on.

52'

Kane Douglas comes off.

52'

Marko Gazzotti comes on.

51'

Tevita Tatafu comes off.

51'

Baptiste Jauneau comes on.

51'

Sebastien Bezy comes off.

51'

Cristian Ojovan comes on.

51'

Rabah Slimani comes off.

51'

Folau Fainga'a comes on.

51'

Etienne Fourcade comes off.

51'

Daniel Bibi Biziwu comes on.

51'

Etienne Falgoux comes off.

51'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

51'

Ben Tameifuna comes off.

51'

Alivereti Raka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Madosh Tambwe getting some game time.

45'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Jefferson Poirot being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Julien Heriteau dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Spellbinding play by Sebastien Bezy is finished off with a try.

44'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Jefferson Poirot coming on.

41'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Madosh Tambwe coming off.

41'

Fabulous play by ASM Clermont Auvergne has led to Bautista Delguy being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Julien Heriteau coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with George Moala coming off.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Nicolas Depoortere coming on.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Ben Tapuai coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by ASM Clermont Auvergne has led to Sebastien Bezy being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

ASM Clermont Auvergne go for goal with Anthony Belleau taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The ASM Clermont Auvergne maul pushes over the tryline as Etienne Falgoux scores.

36'

Yellow Card

Ugo Boniface (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

35'

Penalty Goal

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Maxime Lucu successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Madosh Tambwe

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Madosh Tambwe bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Bastien Vergnes Taillefer.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pablo Uberti bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

23'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu adds the points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yoram Moefana bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau converts the try.

16'

Try

Rob Simmons scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Alivereti Raka took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Madosh Tambwe

Maxime Lucu played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Maxime Lucu goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Bautista Delguy goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Clermont v Bordeaux 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Fri 29th December 2023, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Stade Marcel Michelin 
  
 Tual Trainini

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lucu

78'

35 - 40

Samu

77'

35 - 38

Belleau

35 - 33

76'

Lucu

72'

32 - 33

Poirot

71'

32 - 31

Belleau

32 - 26

66'

Belleau

29 - 26

60'

Delguy

27 - 26

59'

Lucu

47'

22 - 26

Belleau

22 - 23

45'

Heriteau

20 - 23

44'

Half Time

Falgoux

15 - 23

36'

Boniface

35'

10 - 23

Lucu

31'

10 - 23

Belleau

10 - 20

28'

Lucu

24'

7 - 20

Tambwe

23'

7 - 18

Lucu

22'

7 - 13

Lucu

18'

7 - 10

Belleau

7 - 7

16'

Simmons

5 - 7

15'

Lucu

0 - 7

Tambwe

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Clermont

Bordeaux

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Defence Profile

Clermont

Bordeaux

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

59%

3-6 secs

18%

23%

6+ secs

22%

18%

Rucks Won

Clermont vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Clermont face off against Bordeaux in Top 14 Round 11 on Fri 29th December 2023 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Bordeaux won the last encounter but Bordeaux are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 3rd and Clermont in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Clermont vs Bordeaux Squads

The official squads for Clermont vs Bordeaux will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.