Gloucester

28 - 17

Full Time

Clermont

Clermont vs Gloucester

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

The Gloucester Rugby supporters go wild as Santiago Carreras successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

ASM Clermont Auvergne are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Pita Gus Sowakula touching down.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Pita Gus Sowakula goes through the gap.

58'

Anthony Belleau comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

57'

Jules Plisson leaves the field.

57'

Rob Simmons comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

57'

Thibaud Lanen leaves the field.

57'

Jamal Ford-Robinson comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Harry Elrington leaves the field.

56'

George McGuigan comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Santiago Socino leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Santiago Carreras adds the points for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with George Moala getting some game time.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Leon Darricarrere being replaced.

49'

Santiago Carreras has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

44'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Etienne Falgoux coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Daniel Bibi Biziwu coming off.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Etienne Fourcade coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Yohan Beheregaray coming off.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Henzo Kiteau coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Rabah Slimani coming off.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Sebastien Bezy coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Baptiste Jauneau coming off.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Kirill Gotovtsev coming on.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Fraser Balmain coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Penalty Goal

Santiago Carreras kicks the penalty.

42'

Conversion

Santiago Carreras does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Gloucester Rugby as Santiago Socino goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Gloucester Rugby has led to Lloyd Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Lloyd Evans comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

32'

Jonny May leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Santiago Carreras does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Santiago Socino scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Harry Elrington is finished off with a try.

31'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Killian Tixeront getting some game time.

21'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Fritz Lee being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Jules Plisson converts the try.

19'

Try

An interception by Baptiste Jauneau allows them to race away to score.

18'

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

18'

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

18'

Santiago Carreras takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

17'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jonny May leads to a try for Gloucester Rugby

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonny May took full advantage.

16'

Lewis Ludlow sets up the try.

16'

Penalty Goal

Jules Plisson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Newsome took full advantage.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Gloucester v Clermont 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 15th December 2023, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Kingsholm

Points Flow Chart

Gloucester win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

65%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Carreras

28 - 17

68'

Belleau

59'

25 - 17

Sowakula

58'

25 - 15

Carreras

25 - 10

56'

Half Time

Carreras

22 - 10

42'

Carreras

19 - 10

37'

Socino

17 - 10

36'

Carreras

12 - 10

31'

Socino

10 - 10

31'

Plisson

19'

5 - 10

Jauneau

18'

5 - 8

May

5 - 3

16'

Plisson

13'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Gloucester

Clermont

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Defence Profile

Gloucester

Clermont

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

58%

3-6 secs

15%

23%

6+ secs

31%

13%

Rucks Won

Gloucester Rugby vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Gloucester Rugby face off against Clermont in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Fri 15th December 2023 at Kingsholm. 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.

Gloucester Rugby 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 Clermont in 1st and Gloucester Rugby in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Gloucester Rugby vs Clermont Squads

The official squads for Gloucester Rugby 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.