Saturday 13 December
17:15 Clermont Auvergne v Sale Sharks (Stade Marcel-Michelin)
AI Grote: Clermont 32 – 22 Sale
Rob (OuGrote): Clermont by 10
James (OuGrote): Clermont by 8
Rugby4Cast: Clermont 77%
At home, Clermont’s forward pack and maul dominance should outweigh Sale’s counter-attack threat. Sale may snag a couple of tries from turnovers, but Clermont’s disciplined set-piece, territorial kicking, and home crowd will carry them to a fairly comfortable win.