Clermont are penalised at scrum time and it's a chance for Sexton.

PENALTY CLERMONT. Morgan Parra splits the posts with a kick from just about the 22 metre line and slightly right of the uprights. 3-0

No try but it's brought back for a penalty, chance to open the scoring.

Clermont's turn to attack and through the brute force of their pack they drive their way towards the Racing line. They feel they are in for the opening try, TMO will decide.

Solid Clermont defending leads to a speculative cross kick from Sexton which leads to nothing and Clermont clear.

Racing are very strong in the tackle thus far and earn a penalty just inside the Clermont half after forcing them back beyond the gain line. Sexton opts for the corner and an attacking line-out now for the hosts.

First threat at a try comes from the visitors when a slick set piece move off a scrum sees winger Zac Guildford cut in off his flank and make a dart for the line but some good cover defence leads to a turnover and eventually a penalty for Racing to clear.

Scoreless after the opening 7 minutes, Brock James clears the ball with a penalty.

We're underway!

Good evening and welcome to this mouth watering Top 14 clash from France between hosts Racing Metro and the travelling Clermont Auvergne, One might think that given the on going Six Nations the quality of players on display will not be at the regular lofty heights for such a fixture however that has not proved to be the case. While some big names are left out such as Wesley Fofana for Clermont and Jamie Roberts for Racing, the likes of the visitor's general Morgan Para at scrum-half and Irish star out-half Johnny Sexton for the hosts do line out. In terms of the table, a win here for Racing would be huge for seeking an automatic semi-final spot, while Clermont should be assured of that but will be keen nonetheless to gather the win tonight that will help in confirming it.