Perpignan running hard lines off 9 doing well retaining the ball

Superbly struck long distance drop goal from James Hook to draw first blood

Frantic start from both teams. Mike Delanys clearance is charged down but a penalty is awarded for off side

Mike Delany gets us underway! Perpignan collect and Clermont are penalized for offside

Hello and welcome to our coverage of this Top 14 clash between Clermont Auvergne and Perpignan. Clermont are currently in 3rd place, 2 points behind Montpellier. Perpignan shares the second from bottom spot with Bayonne and Oyonnax. Although 20 points ahead of last place a win today wouuld put them in a great position in the week of the season.
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