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Clermont face off against Edinburgh in Challenge Cup Round 1 on Fri 8th 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.
Clermont won the last encounter but Edinburgh are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Edinburgh in 2nd and Clermont in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Clermont vs Edinburgh 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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Edinburgh Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Wes Goosen picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the conversion.
Daniel Bibi Biziwu scores the try from close range.
The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Alex Newsome
The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Scott kicks the penalty goal.
Tim Swiel adds the two points for Edinburgh Rugby.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Javan Sebastian dots the ball down from close range.
Tim Swiel kicks the penalty.
Anthony Belleau has kicked a penalty goal.
Anthony Belleau does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Silky skills by ASM Clermont Auvergne ends with a try for Alex Newsome.
Anthony Belleau makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
ASM Clermont Auvergne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but George Moala picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.