Clermont

27 - 22

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Clermont

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Litha Nkula bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

75'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Lavanini getting some game time.

73'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Rob Simmons being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Ruan Pienaar has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Sibabalo Qoma scores the try from close range.

72'

That's a great try assist by Rewan Kruger.

71'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Yohan Beheregaray getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Alivereti Raka coming on.

69'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Joris Jurand coming off.

69'

Ruan Pienaar curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

The kick through from Cheetahs has allowed Tapiwa Mafura to touch down.

68'

That's a great try assist by Ruan Pienaar.

68'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Laurence Victor coming on.

67'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Aranos Coetzee coming off.

67'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Mzwanele Zito coming on.

67'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Carl Wegner coming off.

67'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Rewan Kruger coming on.

67'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Daniel Kasende coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Anthony Belleau goes through the gap.

66'

Yellow Card

Etienne Fourcade (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

65'

Conversion

The Cheetahs supporters go wild as Ruan Pienaar successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Cheetahs leads to a try for Sibabalo Qoma

62'

Spellbinding play by Louis van der Westhuizen is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Louis van der Westhuizen goes through the gap.

62'

Cheetahs sub Sibabalo Qoma comes onto the field.

60'

Friedle Olivier departs for Cheetahs.

60'

Daniel Bibi Biziwu comes on.

54'

Giorgi Beria comes off.

54'

Giorgi Dzmanashvili comes on.

54'

Rabah Slimani comes off.

54'

Abner van Reenen comes on.

54'

George Lourens comes off.

54'

Anthony Belleau has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by ASM Clermont Auvergne results in a try for Baptiste Jauneau.

53'

That's a great try assist by Anthony Belleau.

53'

What a run here by Anthony Belleau as they get over the gainline!

53'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Jauneau getting some game time.

47'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Sebastien Bezy being replaced.

47'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Gideon van der Merwe getting some game time.

47'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Jeandre Rudolph being replaced.

47'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Paul Jedrasiak getting some game time.

47'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Lavanini being replaced.

47'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Alulutho Tshakweni getting some game time.

45'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Schalk Ferreira being replaced.

45'

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

45'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Fischer being replaced.

45'

Alex Newsome makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for ASM Clermont Auvergne as Etienne Fourcade goes over.

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Anthony Belleau will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Bautista Delguy to score the try.

37'

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

37'

That's a great try assist by Julien Heriteau.

37'

Anthony Belleau hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

30'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau adds the points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Delguy took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Ruan Pienaar makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Kasende goes through the gap.

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Joris Jurand

Bautista Delguy sets up the try.

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 Cheetahs 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 6th April 2024, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Marcel Michelin

Points Flow Chart

Clermont win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pienaar

73'

27 - 22

Qoma

72'

27 - 20

Mafura

68'

27 - 15

Fourcade

27 - 10

65'

Pienaar

63'

27 - 10

Qoma

62'

27 - 8

Jauneau

27 - 3

53'

Half Time

Belleau

22 - 3

42'

Fourcade

20 - 3

41'

Delguy

15 - 3

37'

Belleau

10 - 3

22'

Pienaar

11'

7 - 3

Belleau

7 - 0

Jurand

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Clermont

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Clermont

Cheetahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

60%

3-6 secs

23%

6+ secs

27%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

47'

48'

65'

66'

75'

Clermont

Cheetahs

Clermont vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Clermont face off against Cheetahs in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sat 6th April 2024 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Cheetahs in 2nd and Clermont in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Clermont vs Cheetahs Squads

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