Clermont look very sharp with ball in hand, really testing the defence of the home side.

A good attacking opportunity unfortunately wasted as ball is knocked on by Clermont winger Sivivatu.

Clermont are awarded a penalty for an early engagement from Stade. Clermont looking very dangerous with ball in hand. Edging towards the Stade 22m.

Scrum to Stade in the middle of the park.

Plisson boots the ball into touch in the Clermont half from a penalty.

Brock James kicks off to get the match underway.

Well I am not so sure that Stade Francais are...

Good evening and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the Top 14 clash between Stade Francais and Clermont Auvergne. Sixth place Stade host pace-setters Clermont this evening. Both sides will have begun the season with ambitions to reach the play-offs in the later end of the season and both sides have high standards as they are powerhouses of French rugby. This has the making to be a memorable battle as both sides are star studded and hungry for the win.