For the reception of Bristol which is essential for the rest of the competition, Christophe Urios decided to align the young Mathys Belaubre in the center. The Clermontois will be led by Fritz Lee who will be captain.
Clermont’s starting XV: 15. Newsome ; 14. Delguy, 13. Belaubre, 12. Simone, 11. Raka ; 10. Belleau, 9. Jauneau ; 7. Kremer, 8. Lee (ch.), 6. Tixeront ; 5. Yato, 4. Simmons ; 3. Ala'alatoa, 2. Fainga'a, 1. Lotrian.
Substitutes : 16. Falgoux, 17. Massa, 18. Ojovan, 19. Ceyte, 20. Fischer, 21. Bézy, 22. Urdapilleta, 23. Tauzin.
Bristol starting XV: 15. Year ; 14. Heward, 13. Jenkins, 12. Janse van Rensburg, 11. Bailey ; 10. Byrne, 9. Randall ; 7. Grondona, 8. Harding (cap), 6. Luatua, 5. Owen 4. Dun ; 3. Kloska, 2. Ogre, 1. Genge.
-Substitutes: 16. Thacker, 17. Thomas, 18. Lahiff, 19. Barker, 20. Mata, 21. Marmion, 22. Ravouvou, 23. Elizalde.
