Clermont

31 - 18

Full Time

Edinburgh

Clermont vs Edinburgh

Events

Commentary

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

82'

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

76'

Try

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.

75'

Glen Young played a key part in that try.

75'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matt Currie getting some game time.

72'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Scott being replaced.

72'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

Daniel Bibi Biziwu scores the try from close range.

68'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Charlie Shiel coming on.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ben Vellacott coming off.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Connor Boyle coming on.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Viliame Mata coming off.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Glen Young coming on.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Hamish Watson coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Baptiste Jauneau goes through the gap.

64'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

Great hands by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Alex Newsome

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Newsome goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Killian Tixeront is finished off with a try.

61'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Jules Plisson comes onto the field.

60'

Thomas Roziere departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

60'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Fritz Lee comes onto the field.

60'

Lucas Dessaigne departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

60'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Killian Tixeront comes onto the field.

60'

Peceli Yato departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

60'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Baptiste Jauneau comes onto the field.

60'

Sebastien Bezy departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

60'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Henzo Kiteau comes onto the field.

60'

Cristian Ojovan departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

60'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Yohan Beheregaray comes onto the field.

60'

Folau Fainga'a departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

60'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Daniel Bibi Biziwu comes onto the field.

60'

Etienne Falgoux departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Scott kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Pierre Fouyssac comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

57'

Julien Heriteau leaves the field.

57'

Wes Goosen comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

57'

Tim Swiel leaves the field.

57'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Angus Williams getting some game time.

46'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Javan Sebastian being replaced.

46'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Adam McBurney getting some game time.

46'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Ashman being replaced.

46'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Boan Venter getting some game time.

46'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Robin Hislop being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Tim Swiel adds the two points for Edinburgh Rugby.

42'

Try

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.

42'

Viliame Mata played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Chris Dean being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Tim Swiel kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Jamie Hodgson being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by ASM Clermont Auvergne ends with a try for Alex Newsome.

30'

Trouble here as Alex Newsome breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Anthony Belleau is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Pita Gus Sowakula breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

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.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Moala bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thomas Roziere bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

23'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Clermont v Edinburgh 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 8th December 2023, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Stade Marcel Michelin

Points Flow Chart

Clermont win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

71%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Goosen

75'

31 - 18

Belleau

31 - 13

69'

Bibi Biziwu

29 - 13

68'

Belleau

24 - 13

63'

Newsome

22 - 13

61'

Scott

60'

17 - 13

Swiel

42'

17 - 10

Sebastian

42'

17 - 8

Half Time

Swiel

41'

17 - 3

Belleau

17 - 0

37'

Belleau

14 - 0

31'

Newsome

12 - 0

30'

Belleau

7 - 0

26'

Moala

5 - 0

24'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Clermont

Edinburgh

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Defence Profile

Clermont

Edinburgh

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

47%

3-6 secs

18%

21%

6+ secs

18%

27%

Rucks Won

Clermont vs Edinburgh Kick Off Times & TV Channel

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 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 Edinburgh in 2nd and Clermont in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Clermont vs Edinburgh Squads

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.