Clermont defend well and have the turnover allowing James to clear to touch

Parra locks it up at 3-3

Penalty to Clermont and a chance to level the scores, they will take a shot at goal

Germain opens the scoring for the visitors

Finally Brive have some possession ads Ugalde puts it through the hands for Brive

Good start to the match by Clermont as Yato carries it up strongly for the hosts near midfield

Brive clear but Clermont run it back and are nearly in for the score

The kickoff is made by James for Clermont, the ball is received in their 22 by Brive

The match is underway

Clermont hosts Brive in round 18 of the French Top 14.
Clermont are in 2nd position on the log with 10 wins and a draw from their 16 matches. They will be looking to make it 4 wins in a row after victories over Castres, Oyonnax and Grenoble respectively and close the gap on first placed Racing Metro.
Brive is in 8th spot in the standings with 8 wins and a draw from their 16 matches. They are coming off an impressive draw with Toulouse, but are without a win in their last three matches. They will seek a victory to draw nearer to a top 6 playoff position.