Sunday Round-Up
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Sunday Round-Up
Clermont edge Saracens: Clermont are on there way to Twickenham after edging a grueling battle with Saracens. In a very physical game both sides showed immense power in defence and in attack with a Wesley Fofana try being the difference. Saracens went in at the break at half time and put in a brave performance, but with the Clermont crowd in loud voice, the home side managed to get the win. 41,500 people in Saint. Etienne watched the game in what was one of the best atmospheresseen in a long time. Clermont now march on to the final in Twickenhamm, where they will face Toulon or Leinster.
Gloucester in final: Gloucester are through to the Challenge Cup final after defeating fellow Premiership side Exeter Chiefs, 30-19. Tries from Bill Meakes, Tom Savage and Jonny May helped the Cherry and Whites on their way back to a European final for the first time since 2006. Exeter were looking to qualify for their first European final but home advantage counted today for Gloucester as the shed drove them to victory. Gloucester now march onto the Stoop, were they will face Pro12 side Edinburgh , in what will be an exciting encounter.
Dan Hayes
