Saracens

14 - 46

Full Time

Clermont

Clermont vs Saracens

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

80'

Saracens have won 80 rucks so far this game.

79'

Scott Spedding has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

77'

Nick Abendanon sets up the try.

76'

Try

Slick passing by Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Isaia Toeava.

76'

John Ulugia comes on for Clermont Auvergne.

75'

Benjamin Kayser leaves the field.

75'

Charly Trussardi comes on.

74'

Morgan Parra comes off.

74'

Peceli Yato has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

73'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Farrell kicks the conversion.

73'

Owen Farrell sets up the try.

73'

Try

Incisive passing by Saracens is finished off by George Kruis, as he goes over for the try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and George Kruis took full advantage.

73'

Alexandre Lapandry has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

72'

Nick Abendanon comes on.

69'

David Strettle comes off.

69'

Ben Earl comes on.

69'

Will Skelton comes off.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Skelton goes through the gap.

69'

What a run here by Richard Barrington as they gets over the gainline!.

69'

Saracens have won 60 rucks so far this game.

68'

Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Beqa Kakabadze getting some game time.

67'

Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Etienne Falgoux being replaced.

67'

Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Peter Betham coming on.

67'

Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Damian Penaud coming off.

67'

Clermont Auvergne sub Aaron Jarvis comes onto the field.

67'

Rabah Slimani departs for Clermont Auvergne.

67'

Alivereti Raka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

65'

George Kruis has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

64'

Penalty Goal

Morgan Parra kicks the penalty.

63'

Nathan Earle comes on for Saracens.

63'

Sean Maitland leaves the field.

63'

Conversion

Morgan Parra adds the two points for Clermont Auvergne.

60'

Richard Barrington comes on.

60'

Mako Vunipola comes off.

60'

Christopher Tolofua comes on.

60'

Jamie George comes off.

60'

Spellbinding play by Morgan Parra is finished off with a try.

59'

Try

Silky skills by Clermont Auvergne ends with a try for Wesley Fofana.

59'

Fabulous play by Clermont Auvergne has led to Wesley Fofana being able to wriggle through a gap.

59'

Trouble here as Peceli Yato breaches the defence.

58'

This is dangerous for the defence as David Strettle bursts through to advance the Clermont Auvergne attack.

58'

Clermont Auvergne have won 80 rucks so far this game.

58'

Mako Vunipola has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

58'

A gap opened in the defence and Scott Spedding took full advantage.

57'

Fritz Lee has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

The defensive line has been broken as David Strettle goes through the gap.

50'

What a run here by Peceli Yato as they gets over the gainline!.

50'

Damian Penaud makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

50'

Calum Clark has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

50'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Scott Spedding as it drops short of the posts.

49'

Juan Figallo comes on.

49'

Vincent Koch comes off.

49'

Conversion

Morgan Parra does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

47'

Vincent Koch has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

47'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Nick Isiekwe getting some game time.

47'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Schalk Burger being replaced.

47'

Alivereti Raka played a key part in that try.

46'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Clermont Auvergne is finished off by Flip van der Merwe.

45'

Fabulous play by Clermont Auvergne has led to Alivereti Raka being able to wriggle through a gap.

45'

Jamie George has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

44'

Saracens have won 40 rucks so far this game.

44'

Trouble here as Vincent Koch breaches the defence.

44'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Clermont Auvergne have won 60 rucks so far this game.

39'

Schalk Burger has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

39'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chris Wyles bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

35'

Saracens have won 20 rucks so far this game.

35'

Penalty Goal

Morgan Parra has kicked a penalty goal.

31'

Saracens make a substitution with Ben Spencer coming on.

31'

Saracens make a substitution with Richard Wigglesworth coming off.

31'

Yellow Card

Fritz Lee (Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card.

27'

The referee awards a penalty try to Saracens.

27'

Conversion

Morgan Parra makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

A gap opened in the defence and Morgan Parra took full advantage.

25'

That's a great try assist by Morgan Parra.

24'

Try

A series of passes by Clermont Auvergne results in a try for Alivereti Raka.

24'

Clermont Auvergne sub Peceli Yato comes onto the field.

21'

Judicael Cancoriet departs for Clermont Auvergne.

21'

Conversion

Morgan Parra converts the try.

21'

The defensive line has been broken as Alivereti Raka goes through the gap.

20'

Try

Clermont Auvergne are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alivereti Raka touching down.

20'

Clermont Auvergne have won 40 rucks so far this game.

20'

What a run here by Wesley Fofana as they gets over the gainline!.

19'

Fritz Lee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

18'

Conversion

Morgan Parra has kicked a conversion.

13'

Wesley Fofana sets up the try.

12'

Try

Great hands by Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Alivereti Raka.

12'

Fabulous play by Clermont Auvergne has led to Alivereti Raka being able to wriggle through a gap.

12'

Trouble here as Isaia Toeava breaches the defence.

11'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the Clermont Auvergne attack.

11'

Clermont Auvergne have won 20 rucks so far this game.

11'

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

Alex Lozowski comes on for Saracens.

Brad Barritt leaves the field.

Flip van der Merwe comes on.

Sitaleki Timani comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Maitland goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Saracens v Clermont

Mon 11th December 2017, 09:30am PST

Points Flow Chart

Clermont win +32

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

86%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Toeava

76'

14 - 46

Farrell

14 - 41

73'

Kruis

12 - 41

73'

Parra

63'

7 - 41

Parra

60'

7 - 38

Fofana

59'

7 - 36

Parra

47'

7 - 31

van der Merwe

45'

7 - 29

Half Time

Parra

31'

7 - 24

Penalty Try

7 - 21

27'

Lee

27'

0 - 21

Parra

25'

0 - 21

Raka

24'

0 - 19

Parra

21'

0 - 14

Raka

20'

0 - 12

Parra

13'

0 - 7

Raka

12'

0 - 5

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Saracens vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against Clermont in Investec Champions Cup on Mon 11th December 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Saracens 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 1 place in the league table with Clermont in 1st and Saracens in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saracens vs Clermont Squads

The official squads for Saracens 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.