Clermont are penalized at the breakdown. Grenoble go down the line.

Clermont collect the kick off and clear for an early line out giving the visitors a good attacking position early on.

Johnathan Wisniewski gets us underway!

The sides make their way on to the field. Great atmosphere in Clermont.

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of the second game of the new Top 14 season as Clermont play host to Grenoble at Stade Marcel Michelin. Clermont had an anti-climatic finish to last season having lost heavily in the Heineken cup semi final and breaking their impressive streak of home victories in the Top 14 play-offs to Castres. However, a change of coach and some recent signings may give them the boost they need to start the season off strong.
The visitors Grenoble will come in as underdogs but after a positive preseason experience in Argentina they will be confident and will hope to establish themselves as a powerful force in this season's tournament. Kick off is in 5 minutes so stay with us for updates throughout.