Try Bordeaux! Begles respond immediately with a try through outhalf Romain Lonca to silence the home crowd in Clermont. Emmanuel Saubusse is unable to convert the kick.

Too many handling errors from both sides at the start of this game which is hindering both sides ability to create effective attacks. Clermont make way into the Bordeaux half and receive a penalty and James steps up to take the 3 points.

Early into the game and both teams get on the score board sitting at 3-3. Brock James with the first long range effort with sailed through the posts then it was the turn of Emmanuel Saubusse to send a long range kick through. Good start to the game so far from both sides.

As kick off commences there is a late change to the Bordeaux line up, Laurent Delboulbes is injured and is replaced by Jefferson Poirot. It has not been confirmed who has replaced Jefferson Poirot on the bench.

The teams have been confirmed and Clermont field a strong line up but with only one forward retaining his place, Julien Bonnaire. Brock James is the only change in the back line replacing Radosavljevic who is dropped off the 23. Bordeaux have completely changed their team mixing experience with youth, Emmanuel Saubusse is the only player to retain his place after last weeks defeat to Metro.

Good Afternoon, welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the final fixture in round 8 of the Top 14. Clermont Auvergne welcome Bordeaux Begles at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Both team will be eager for the win as they suffered defeats in round 7. Clermont suffered a very heavy defeat away to Montpellier loosing 43-3 and Bordeaux lost narrowly to Racing Metro but were able to get the loosing bonus point.