Clermont get the second half underway

A strong first half by the visitors sees Clermont lead Castres 13-0 at halftime. Clermont have had the more powerful scrum and used this to good effect, but some brilliant defence by Castres kept Clermont out on the stroke of halftime which could prove pivotal in the outcome of the match.

James inside ball to Toeava, lost forward and Castres escape with a scrum feed

Clermont now keeping it tight trying to suck in the defence

Clermont using the width of the field as we approach halftime

Turnover ball and Castres kick but it has not gone too far and here come Clermont again

Strettle into the line as Clermont look for their second try

Gear tries to step his way through the defence, ball unplayable Clermont going forward and they will have the scrum feed

Clermont steal it and have possession just 5m out

Clermont crash it up in midfield, chipped ahead into touch, lineout to Castres