Full time whistle goes and Clermont grind out a hard fought victory over a stubborn and tough Brive side. A brilliant performance from Brive to push the French giants that close at the Stade Macel Michelin. Clermont where unable to tame the Brive side throughout the game as they kept in the game the whole 80 minutes. A thrilling game to watch with over 60 points scored and a great kicking display especially from Gaetan Germain. After a slow start to the game, the match was back and fourth and in the 2nd half it was the boot of Brock James that decided the game. Thank you for following Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this Top 14 round 10 fixture.

Brock James slots two penalties too increase Clermont's lead to 7 points in the final stages of this game.

Gaetan Germain slots another kick for Brive to keep them in this game and leave them 1 point behind Clermont. Clermont really allowing Brive to get back into this game through conceding too many penalties.

TRY CLERMONT! Gaetan Germain put Brive in front for the first time in the game but their lead is short lived after a break from Aurelien Rougerie set up James to off load the ball to Napolioni Nalaga to run in for his 2nd try of the day. Brock James converts the kick.

Buys is yellow carded after foul play was confirmed by the TMO to Romain Poite. James sends Clermont deep into Brive's half.

Gaetan Germain makes it 5 from 5 from the tee and brings the game back to a draw after Julien Bonnaire did not release the player just outside the Clermont 22m.

Brock James misses a chance to increase Clermont's lead after repeated infringements from Brive allowed the penalty kick opportunity.

As both teams call in the changes Brock James gets his first points of the day through a penalty kick.

Big travelling crowd for Brive as they let themselves be heard in Clermont singing in full support of their team.

Brock James kicks off the 2nd half after replacing Mike Delany at half time.