Bristol Bears v ASM Clermont Auvergne Round 1 Highlights

A thrilling game at Ashton Gate as Clermont Auvergne ran in seven tries to Bristol Bears' five to secure a 38-51 victory. Kotaro Matsushima dotted down for a hattrick scoring in the 4th, 26th and 69th minute while Damian Penaud grabbed a brace for the French side. Fritz Lee and Apisai Naqalevu rounded out the scoring for Clermont with Max Malins (20), Bryan Byrne (35), Harry Randall (48), Ioan Lloyd (73) and Siale Piutau scoring for the hosts.