9 days ago Top 14 Why some in the FFR are mooting the Top 14 cuts clubs to aid the national cause
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 1 on Sat 7th September 2024 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST, 02:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 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 3 places in the league table with Pau in 5th and Clermont in 8th 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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Thibaud Lanen (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card
Nobody could stop that maul! Folau Fainga'a places the ball down for the try.
Theo Attissogbe (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
The touch judges raise their flags as Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Joris Jurand from scoring as they record the try for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Rob Simmons dots the ball down from close range.
Dan Robson (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card
Benjamin Urdapilleta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by ASM Clermont Auvergne is finished off by Killian Tixeront, as they goes over for the try.
Joe Simmonds does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Joe Simmonds scores from close range.
Thomas Jolmes (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card
Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.