Clermont storm to the top with demolition of Lyon

Clermont returned to the head of the Top 14 with a bonus-point 43-12 demolition of Lyon after a first half which had been very even.

With a 16-12 lead at the break, Clermont scored 27 unanswered points in the second half with their new fly-half Camille Lopez taking the plaudits.


Montpellier moved up to third with an easy 23-3 victory over Stade Francais, the visitors paying for failing to capitalise on a number of chances while Montpellier made the most of theirs.

Leading 16-0 at the break, aside from a Stade Francais penalty the only score came with the last play when Montpellier were…

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