Christophe Urios had announced a big fight of forwardsbetween an ASM which made it its identity and an Aviron Bayonnais which wanted to refocus on the fundamentals. In the wake of its recruits Thomas Ceyte et Giorgi AkhaladzeASM showed a certain mastery in constructing its victory.
It was also the former Basque second row who showed the way with a furious first try, rewarding the good work of the Clermont forwards. Thomas Ceyteonce again a starter in the Clermont pack, also shone in the touchline, allowing his team to benefit from plenty of ammunition.
And more particularly the clermontois packalso rewarded by a double try from Georgian prop Giorgi AkhaladzeThe former Béziers player, who for his first start in the yellow and blue jersey, also proved valuable in the front line in the scrum sector.
A 10/10 at home for Christophe Urios’ men
And the back lines in all this? They also showed a lot of application, especially in the defense sector. But offensively too with a first-hand try scored by Australian fullback Alex Newsomewho was playing his very first match this season.
With this victory and this new offensive bonus, ASM achieves an excellent 10/10 in its Michelin stadium and temporarily occupies the second place in the ranking with 10 points, 3 points behind Toulouse, winner in Montpellier.
A quality performance thatNow we will have to confirm this outsidewith a trip next week to Perpignanlast in the standings after its defeat in Castres. A match to follow live and in full on France Bleu Auvergne country next Saturday from 4:15 p.m. Kick-off at 4:30 p.m.
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