Clermont Auvergne 35-3 Sale | European Champions Cup Pool 1 report

Clermont Auvergne 35-3 Sale Sharks Tries from Abendanon, Nalaga (2) and Rougerie punish SaleSale suffered a second successive European Champions Cup defeat as French heavyweights Clermont Auvergne powered to an emphatic 35-3 victory at Stade Marcel Michelin.An early try by Clermonts former Bath full-back Nick Abendanon put the home side in charge, before wing Napolioni Nalaga claimed two second-half touchdowns and substitute Aurélien Rougerie also scored, while the fly-half Camille Lopezs 15-point haul kept his team firmly in Pool One contention. Continue reading...