Find all the tests from Clermont’s cruel defeat in the semi-final of the Challenge Cup, Saturday at the Twickenham Stoop, overthrown by the South African Sharks 32 to 31.
Christophe Urios’ men, who were up to 13 points ahead, controlled the match for a long time against the Sharks, who had seven world champions Springboks on the pitch at kick-off. The Clermontois scored three tries in the first half thanks to Joris Jurand (5th, 20th) and Alex Newsome (30th), but remained under threat from Eben Etzebeth’s teammates due to their indiscipline (8 penalties conceded in the first half -hour).
The Jaunards then gave in in the second half under the pressure of the Sharks, who scored strongly with Koch (61st), then in the corner by their winger Mapimpi (70th). The opener Siya Masuku, impeccable on goal (22 points, 100% success), succeeded in the off-center transformation to restore the final advantage to his team.
