Greig Laidlaw's penalty attempt is wide of the mark

Peter Betham is taken out in the air and Greig Laidlaw will have another opportunity to kick for goal

Sustained pressure from Clermont and they earn themselves a penalty inside the Stade half. Greig Laidlaw will kick for goal.

The visitors set up an attacking lineout but it comes to nothing and Clement Daguin boots it long downfield

Clermont look to respond and are awarded a penalty on halfway

Stade with numbers outwide, the ball comes to Taulafo and the big man strolls in for an easy finish

The hosts are awarded a penalty and tap and go quickly

Stade with momentum following the restart and Julien Arias carries inside the Clermont 22

The game is underway

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's Top 14 coverage where Stade Francais host Clermont at the Stade Jean-Bouin. Stade Francais are desperate to see their form improve having gradually drifted closer to the relegation trapdoor. Clermont Auvergne must be hurting after seeing their Champions Cup dreams ended by Racing the last week and will demand a big performance here. Join me for kick off in 10 minutes along with live updates and coverage throughout the game.