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Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Clermont get the second half underway

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

A strong first half by the visitors sees Clermont lead Castres 13-0 at halftime. Clermont have had the more powerful scrum and used this to good effect, but some brilliant defence by Castres kept Clermont out on the stroke of halftime which could prove pivotal in the outcome of the match.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

James inside ball to Toeava, lost forward and Castres escape with a scrum feed

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Clermont now keeping it tight trying to suck in the defence

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Clermont using the width of the field as we approach halftime

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Turnover ball and Castres kick but it has not gone too far and here come Clermont again

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Strettle into the line as Clermont look for their second try

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Gear tries to step his way through the defence, ball unplayable Clermont going forward and they will have the scrum feed

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Clermont steal it and have possession just 5m out

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Clermont crash it up in midfield, chipped ahead into touch, lineout to Castres