This Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Clermont challenges Leinster in its lair of the Aviva Stadium for the second day of the Champions Cup. A trip that promises to be perilous to say the least.
18:39 – Coup franc Leinster (9’)
The Clermontois pack takes time to get into position in the scrum, result, free kick in favor of the Irish who Gibson-Park quickly plays in the center of the field.
18:38 – Leinster wants to react (7')
The Leinstermen, 30 meters away, develop the game. At the end of the line, Deegan interferes in the visitors' 22 meters. Clermont forward on the tackle of Fischer.
18:36 – What a Clermont start!
Testing the ASM after finding progress in the axis. Raka, like a trickster, rushes above the ruck to flatten the first try of the match. It's transformed by Jauneau. 7-0 for ASM!
18:35 – Big Irish sequence (3')
In the center of the field, Leinster insisted on one-pass play without finding any progress. The Jaunards keep the pace in these first minutes. Jauneau opts for a kicking game to find a touch 25m from the goal of Cullen's men.
18:32 – Jauneau takes the interval (2')
From 30m, Jauneau takes the interval in the axis to put the Clermontois in the lead.
18:31 – Simone perfect in the air (1')
On the first candle lit by Barrett, the Australian catches the ball perfectly on the left side of the field.
18:31 – Here we go!
Simone kicks off this Leinster – Clermont, let's go!
18:29 – Entrance of the players
The two teams enter the pitch at the legendary Aviva Stadium!
18:18 – The referee of the match
This Leinster – Clermont will be refereed by Mr. Pearce. Urios announces: “Luke Pearce, our referee, will be ruthless, so it will take a terrible commitment.”
18:10 – Clermont on 3 consecutive victories
Even if Clermont are outsiders this evening, the club remains on 3 consecutive victories against Leinster, a club they have not faced for 7 years.
18:05 – The composition of the ASM!
Asm advances with almost the typical team in front while it is Simone, usually center, who starts at the opening.
18:00 – The composition of Leinster!
Leinster's star recruit in the off-season, New Zealander Barrett is lined up at full-back. Snyman is on the bench. Here is the composition concocted by Cullen.
17:51 – The Irish walk on water
Cullen's men are undefeated this season with 8 consecutive victories in all competitions. Since their URC semi-final loss last season, they have had 11 consecutive home victories.
17:44 – Clermont has nothing to lose
Clermont is regaining color this season in the Top 14 and even allows itself to dream of qualifying for the final phase of the Champions Cup after the improved victory against Treviso last week. Urios' men are aiming for at least a point this evening, which would allow them to take a step towards the round of 16.
17:37 – Leinster, a winning machine
As has been the case for several years, Leinster is still one of the favorites for the European title this season. The improved victory in Bristol last week places the Irish at the top of the group tied with their evening opponent.
5:30 p.m. – Good evening everyone!
Welcome to our site to follow live commentary on this match of the 2nd day of the Champions Cup between Leinster and Clermont. The match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the legendary Aviva Stadium in Dublin.