Champions Cup Highlights: Clermont Auvergne v Racing 92

Champions Cup Highlights: Clermont Auvergne v Racing 92

The Quarter final got underway at the Stade Marchel Michelin Stadium, where Clermont took on Racing 92. Racing got off to a fast start with a Dupichot try in the third minute. Iribaren stepped up to kick the 7th minute and 12th minute penalty to extend the lead. Bird was sent to the Bin in the 21st minute for dangerous play. Clermont hit back in the 22nd minute with a try from Falgoux  after a rolling maul. Minutes later and he was sent to the bin after being warned about illegal scrummaging. Racing ended the first half on a strong note with a try from Trinh-Duc.  Racing was again the strong team starting the second half with Iribaren scoring a penalty in the 57th minute. Clermont hit back with a Fofana try in the 59th minute. Slimani was sent to the bin for the same offence as Falgoux in the 62th minute. Clermont launched a late fight back but that wasn't enough as Racing secured the victory.



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