Clermont content to lose odd battle in ruthless pursuit of European prize
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A week before their European Champions Cup semi-final showdown in France, Saracens stretched their unbeaten run to seven games and Clermont-Auvergne lost at home.
Their comparable record is three wins, a draw and three defeats, nothing special.
Saracens showed all their usual “character, fight and energy”, as Mark McCall, their director of rugby, proudly emphasised after they beat Leicester Tigers, while unheralded Oyonnax were sneaking a shock victory at the Stade Marcel-Michelin, of all places.
On the surface, Saracens’ chances appear brighter now than they did after Clermont’s demoliti…
Their comparable record is three wins, a draw and three defeats, nothing special.
Saracens showed all their usual “character, fight and energy”, as Mark McCall, their director of rugby, proudly emphasised after they beat Leicester Tigers, while unheralded Oyonnax were sneaking a shock victory at the Stade Marcel-Michelin, of all places.
On the surface, Saracens’ chances appear brighter now than they did after Clermont’s demoliti…
