Top 14 Highlights: Montpellier-Clermont

In the end Clermont managed to continue their unbeaten run and this time claimed the scalp of the their rivals. 28-23 was the end score at Altrad Stadium. A period of play lasting five minutes to the end of the game was potentially the inspiration Clermont needed. While Clermont were first on the scoreboard through a Wesley Fofana try, Ruan Pienaar replied with three penalties. It was a decision by Clermont to play past the first half siren that gained them a penalty and ensured that they go into the tunnel with the lead. In the second half they grew in ascendancy and managed to score a quick 18 points. Chasing the game Montpellier's efforts were just not enough to bring an end to a formidable run of form by Clermont.