Qualified for the round of 16 of the Champions Cup, ASM Clermont Auvergne and Montpellier Hérault Rugby achieved a good operation in the TOP 14 ranking by respectively beating Union Bordeaux-Bègles (29-26) and RC Toulon ( 18-16).
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As the knockout phase of the European Cup approaches, ASM Clermont Auvergne is gaining momentum. While they will find the Leicester Tigers, on April 10 at the Michelin, on the occasion of the Champions Cup round of 16 first leg, the Jaunards recorded a third consecutive victory in the TOP 14, beating Union Bordeaux-Bègles (29-26) at home, with in particular a try from Raka and 17 points at the foot of Morgan Parra. ” We had a very bad first half, but we stayed in the game. Three-quarters mark a very important try. We are happy with this third victory. There is a lot of character and solidarity in this group commented ASM manager Jono Gibbes after the match, whose team now occupies 8th place and can still hope to qualify for the finals.
L’@ASMOfficiel provided wonderful moments during the group stages 🔥
Clermont will face the @LeicesterTigers in the round of 16 – who will win this Franco-English clash? pic.twitter.com/lYZAkUz4nd
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For its part, Union Bordeaux-Bègles, reduced to 14 after the red card sent to Douglas at the hour mark, recorded a fifth consecutive defeat and lost its place as leader of the TOP 14 in favor of Montpellier Hérault Rugby. The Cistes have indeed disposed at the GGL Stadium of RC Toulon (18-16), with a recital at the foot of Louis Foursans-Bourdette, author of all the points for his team. ” I am satisfied with the spirit of the team which showed resilience to win this match. We were quite realistic, even if we could have lost this match on the gong “, commented at the final whistle the coach of the Montpellier rear Jean-Baptiste Elissalde. As a reminder, the MHR will find the Harlequins in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup.
- find HERE the program for the knockout stages of the Champions Cup!
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