A loss that will hurt your head.
ASM Clermont Auvergne started the year in the worst possible way, losing in their Michelin stadium against Stade Toulousain (13-32), at the end of the 14th day of the Top 14. Totally overwhelmed and unable to to be dangerous, the Auvergnats conceded four tries by Cruz Mallia (6th), Guitoune (23rd), Jaminet (44th) and Graou (50th).
The Jaunards have somehow saved the honor by scoring by Lavanini (66th).
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Fixtures and Top 14 results
Ranking Top 14
With this improved success, Toulouse consolidates its leading position (7 points ahead of Stade Français Paris) and puts an end to 20 years of shortage in Auvergne in the league.
Clermont, eleventh, confirms its (big) current difficulties, in particular because of the absence due to injury of several executives.
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