Stade Francais earn crucial Clermont win

Stade Francais ended a run of three defeats in their past four matches with a stunning victory against second-placed Clermont Auvergne, running in five tries to win 40-26 and consolidate third place in the Top 14.



Tries from Waisea Nayacalevu Vuidravuwalu, Jonathan Danty, Zak Taulafo, Julien Arias and substitute Laurent Sempere did the damage for Stade, moving them within two points of the visitors.



Napolioni Nalaga crossed twice as Clermont mounted a second-half fightback from 27-7 down, but a third penalty from Jules Plisson followed moments later by Arias' try shortly after the hour …

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