Leicester

23 - 16

Full Time

Clermont

Clermont vs Leicester

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau converts the try.

80'

Try

ASM Clermont Auvergne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sebastien Bezy picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Chris Ashton getting some game time.

74'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Dan Kelly being replaced.

74'

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

73'

Penalty Goal

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Charlie Atkinson successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Benjamin Boudou comes onto the field.

64'

Alexandre Fischer departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

64'

Leicester Tigers sub Olly Cracknell comes onto the field.

64'

Tommy Reffell departs for Leicester Tigers.

64'

Will Hurd comes on for Leicester Tigers.

58'

Dan Cole leaves the field.

58'

Freddie Burns comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Anthony Watson leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Jean Pascal Barraque as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Freddie Steward as they get over the gainline!

53'

Jean Pascal Barraque comes on.

52'

Apisai Naqalevu comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Charlie Atkinson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Rabah Slimani getting some game time.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Davit Kubriashvili being replaced.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Richard Wigglesworth getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Ben Youngs being replaced.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Harry Wells getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Calum Green being replaced.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Clare getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Julian Montoya being replaced.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Nephi Leatigaga getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with James Cronin being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Bautista Delguy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Cheikh Tiberghien makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Bautista Delguy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Charlie Atkinson has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Yellow Card

Thibaud Lanen (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

35'

Daniel Bibi Biziwu comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

33'

Etienne Falgoux leaves the field.

33'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Leicester Tigers maul...no miracles today as Julian Montoya powers over.

25'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson converts the try.

18'

Try

Jasper Wiese goes on their own for a try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jasper Wiese bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

16'

Tommy Reffell sets up the try.

16'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

12'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Miles Amatosero comes onto the field.

11'

Paul Jedrasiak departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

11'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau kicks the penalty.

Thibaud Lanen comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

Arthur Iturria leaves the field.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Clermont 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 17th December 2022, 07:15am PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

12%

Possession Last 10 min

88%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Belleau

80'

23 - 16

Bezy

78'

23 - 14

Atkinson

23 - 9

69'

Atkinson

20 - 9

51'

Belleau

49'

17 - 9

Half Time

Atkinson

17 - 6

36'

Lanen

35'

14 - 6

Atkinson

14 - 6

27'

Montoya

12 - 6

25'

Atkinson

7 - 6

18'

Wiese

5 - 6

16'

Belleau

15'

0 - 6

Belleau

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Clermont

More Less

Defence Profile

Leicester

Clermont

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

71%

3-6 secs

18%

15%

6+ secs

21%

Rucks Won

107

Leicester Tigers vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Clermont in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 on Sat 17th December 2022 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Leicester Tigers won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Clermont in 4th and Leicester Tigers in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers vs Clermont Squads

The official squads for Leicester Tigers 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.