Clermont back in the lead with 8 minutes to play

The home side take the lead for the first time in the game

La Rochelle claw back to level scores with a quarter of the game left as the South African and ex Springbok scrum half scores

La Rochelle strike back with a try of their own through their winger who goes over

Clermont waste no time in getting the scoring started with a try in the opening minute

The sides are out and we have kick off

Welcome to the opening round of the French Top 14 - Clermont will be looking for a solid start with a bonus point win on the road as they name a solid side.
Brock James starts against his old club which could make for an interesting game