VIDEO. Challenge Cup. Relaunch, breakthrough… Jurand’s superb try during Sharks-Clermont

Although diminished by the absence of Alivereti Raka, Clermont boldly play his luck Challenge Cup semi-final against the Sharks in an unfortunately bare Stoop. And it is precisely Joris Jurandreplacing the French international, who stood out in the first period with two magnificent essaysthe first of which is listed after a nice relaunch.

Jurand’s try for Clermont against the Sharks on video

Considering the composition of the Sharks, and the presence of a good line-up of world champions, there was reason to sweat a little on the side of the ASM supporters. Christophe Urios’ players, for their part, came forward rather sure of their strengths and confident in their ability to respond to the challenge.

And although dominated in the first period, it was Clermont who were more efficient, playing every move that presented itself in the opposing camp. Recovering a ball on his 40 meters, Bautista Delguy took advantage of the offering to launch the counterattack. Two periods of play later, Peceli Yato brought down Ox Nche and broke through almost 30 meters before shifting Joris Jurand for his first try. Unstoppable!

Double for Jurand against the Sharks

Untenable with ball in hand, the Clermontois did not stop there as they scored 3 tries before the break in the face of 6 penalties from the South Africans. Receiving a nice pass at the foot of Anthony Belleau, Joris Jurand even scored a double after eliminating Werner Kok with an inside hook.

Thanks to this almost total success, Clermont led 18-28 at the break.

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