Stade Francais v Clermont Auvergne - Top Performers
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Stade Francais v Clermont Auvergne - Top Performers
Giorgi Melikidze - Stade Francais
A powerful man setting an example from the front, Melikidze did a sterling job on defensive duty as he made 9 tackles and won one turnover. He played a total of 58 minutes and made four carries throughout the match. Putting in the hard yards in defence allowed his team to take the victory!
Etienne Fourcade - Clermont Auvergne
The visiting hooker today didn't allow slightly bigger opponent to get into his head as he made five carries totalling a distance of 42 metres! He beat four defenders in the process, numbers usually seen from a backline player. Along with this he made four tackles and won two turnovers as well. A true powerhouse for Clermont today.
Romain Briatte - Stade Francais
Coming into his own in defence like many of the players today in this tight game was Briatte, who made 12 tackles throughout the match. He also managed to steal one in a turnover! The defensive plays proving to be decisive as both teams struggled to put large scores onto the board.
Joris Segonds - Stade Francais
Despite holding the backline together, Segonds also putting in a massive effort in both attack and defense. Segonds made 16 kicks from hand, was responsible for 12 of Stade's points, gained 16 metres, beating one defender and assisting one Nayacalevu's tries! He also made eight tackles and won two turnovers to complete his full house tally!
JJ Hanrahan - Clermont Auvergne
Another crucial flyhalf but on the other side of the pitch, Hanrahan put in a stellar performance as he too made for some impressive gameplay. He gave nine kicks from hand, earned his team nine points, gained 15 metres while managing to beat three defenders. He also made two tackles and won a turnover!
Aliverati Raka - Clermont Auvergne
Being out wide on the wing didn't discourage Raka to get his hands dirty in defence. The Fijian-born French international made four tackles, won a total of three turnovers and gained a solid 22 metres for his team.
Waisea Nayacalevu - Stade Francais
Arguably the man of the match, Nayacalevu scored the first and second tries of the match. These two tries weren't the only places he shined though, he made a total of 46 metres with one clean break. He also made five tackles and won four turnovers! An extraordinary performance from the Fijian!
Thomas Rozieres - Clermont Auvergne
Making a solid 69 metres for his team today, Rozieres put in a hard graft for Clermont from the back. He made two clean breaks and beat a defender while also managing to make four tackles and win two turnovers. The fullback showing that it's not just all out attack but defence as well.
