Clermont outclass spiritless Saints
- 1927
Northampton were put firmly in their place by Clermont as the French giants ran out all-too-comfortable 37-5 victors to advance to the European Cup semifinals.
Three converted tries, including a brace from Fiji-born France international winger Noa Nakaitaci, and two Brock James penalties ensured a startling 27-0 half-time lead for the French side.
Nakaitaci showed exceptional strength to burrow over for his first try, the winger then doubling up after James played the ball wide after a scintillating Wesley Fofana break.
Fofana was on hand to round off another stunning break by full…
Three converted tries, including a brace from Fiji-born France international winger Noa Nakaitaci, and two Brock James penalties ensured a startling 27-0 half-time lead for the French side.
Nakaitaci showed exceptional strength to burrow over for his first try, the winger then doubling up after James played the ball wide after a scintillating Wesley Fofana break.
Fofana was on hand to round off another stunning break by full…
