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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Clermont face off against Pau in Top 14 Round 2 on Sat 10th September 2022 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.
Clermont won the last encounter but Pau are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Pau in 10th and Clermont in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Clermont vs Pau 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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Jules Plisson has kicked a conversion.
What a kick! Damian Penaud takes full advantage to score for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jules Plisson kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Zack Henry kicks the penalty goal.
Mathias Colombet (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card
Fritz Lee (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card
Nothing was going to stop Youri Delhommel from scoring as they record the try for Section Paloise.
Anthony Belleau adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Arthur Iturria dots the ball down from close range.
Zack Henry kicks the penalty.
Etienne Falgoux (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card
Silky skills by ASM Clermont Auvergne ends with a try for Alivereti Raka.
Silky skills by ASM Clermont Auvergne ends with a try for Alivereti Raka.
Zack Henry does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Zack Henry does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Anthony Belleau kicks the penalty.
Anthony Belleau has kicked a penalty goal.