Clermont makes short work of the Scarlets… Relive all the attempts of the match

They measured themselves for a long time, 28 minutes exactly, then ASM Clermont, helped by a red card received by Johnny Williams in the 26th minute, took off against the Scarlets. Victory was imperative for the French club, which won by a large score of 38 to 17, Saturday January 13 during the 3rd day of the Challenge Cup. The Welsh team, already bottom of Pool C, is unable to do so, while Clermont is back in third place in the Pool with ten points.

The meeting was one-sided, even if the Auvergnats took time to find the fault. Once this was spotted, there was no more debate, and the Clermontois, who absolutely had to impose themselves,fter their defeat at Gloucester (28-17) in mid-December, they continued their attempts. They went to dam six times (doubles from Raka and Belleau, tries from Beria and Jurand). The Welsh tried to rebel at the end of the match, taking advantage of a slight relaxation in the French defense, but it was not enough.

Montpellier qualified

“After two terrible defeats, we needed to win with 5 points: it’s done. We are preparing for a perilous trip to Georgia, but each thing in its time. Today we are going to enjoy this victory which feels good . The team was serious, even if we lost the end of the match. I have the impression that we defended well”welcomed Christophe Urios, the Clermont coach.

In the ASM group, Castres scored a great victory on Saturday in the competition by dominating the Georgians Black Lion (28-6) and took second place, behind Gloucester. For its part, Oyonnax remains last in Pool A after losing heavily on the Sharks pitch (38-7). Montpellier is qualified for the round of 16 after its 13-3 victory against the Johannesburg Lions.