Clermont are penalised at scrum time and Parisse opts for the points as Fillol prepares for a shot at goal.

Papé and Pierre return to the pitch, Clermont still only with 14 men though.

Stade still with ball in hand, just inside the visiors 22.

Lee Byrne is shown a yellow card for obstruction. The Welshman had a major role to play in stopping a try that may have come from Stade.

Stade break the Clermont line at half way and make their way deep inside the Clermont 22, Hugo Bonneval showing great pace and footwork.

Both side have come out firing after the half time break, great intensity to the second half.

Plisson kicks the second half underway.

Half time 3-6 Clermont. Both sides have contested well in this half with Clermont just ahead as they have been given more goal kicking opportunities due to the ill disclipine of the Stade Francais players, particularly at the breakdown. James seems to have shaken it off as he is now 2 from 4 after his first two missed attempts at goal. Long periods of possession have been rare as the ball has constantly been changing side throughout the first half, resulting in few try scoring opportunities.

Clermont are awarded a penalty just outside the Stade 22, and Clermont choose to have a shot at goal and James makes no mistake adding 3 points upon the halftime whistle.

Clermont are passing well, they are putting a few good phases together and are edging closer to the Stade 22.