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0:00:16 > 0:00:19- Two big games from - the Top Quatorze for you today.
0:00:20 > 0:00:21- The four teams on show...
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- ..are without their international - stars because of the Six Nations.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- Later, we'll see Oyonnax's game - against Racing 92 in the capital.
0:00:31 > 0:00:37- Nicky Robinson's boys taking on the - league leaders at the halfway stage.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- First off, - a trip to the Massif Central.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- After a good start, Clermont - have lost their way of late.
0:00:49 > 0:00:54- Having been knocked out of Europe, - they'll be focussing on the league.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57- Montpellier, their opponents...
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- ..arrived confidently after - hammering Harlequins last week.
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- Twelve minutes of unrelenting - pressure by Montpellier.
0:01:09 > 0:01:10- Clermont under pressure.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- They're still trying to - come to terms to that defeat...
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- ..to Bordeaux-Begles that - dumped them unceremoniously...
0:01:18 > 0:01:20- ..out of the Europe last week.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- Paillaugue looks for options.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- Trinh-Duc with - an excellent drop goal.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- Two drop goals for him here - won the game last year.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- Trinh-Duc is starting - his first game since November.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- He's been out with a broken leg, - his second in two seasons.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- Clermont's best passage of play.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- They've hardly been out of their - half in the first 30 minutes.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- It's a penalty and - they'll go for the points.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- The rolling maul was dragged down.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08- Finally, their fans - have something to hold onto.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- Camille Lopez.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- Montpellier have dominated Clermont - for the first half hour.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- Remarkably, - the score is tied at 3-3.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- Franck Azema, the coach, - is under pressure.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- His team has lost three out of - four games at home this season.
0:02:37 > 0:02:42- They have a history of being - almost unbeatable at home in Europe.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- Liebenberg shelters at the back.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- Paillaugue is there at the tail - considering his options.
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- The advantage is being played - as Paillaugue breaks away.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- Lucas does superbly - to drag in the defenders.
0:02:59 > 0:03:00- Trinh-Duc is also there.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- Paillaugue and Mogg up from the back - feed Marvin O'Connor who scores.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- An excellent try for Montpellier.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- Salem Attalah wants to - speak to the fourth official.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- Great play by Ben Lucas. - Paillaugue is there.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- Trinh-Duc is committed - so Mogg steps in at fly half.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- It's a lovely pass - that outflanks three defenders.
0:03:28 > 0:03:33- The crowd are understandably - restless with their team...
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- ..trailing by a further two points.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- 10-3 to the visitors.
0:03:43 > 0:03:48- Half a chance for Clermont with - four minutes of the half left.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- Paul Willemse, the Montpellier lock, - tackles his opposite number.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- Fritz Lee, the Clermont No 8, - hasn't had many chances today.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- He's usually a - prominent ball-carrier.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- Another penalty for Montpellier - for not releasing.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- Bismarck Du Plessis - playing the role of a flanker.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- Both hands on the ball - and an obvious penalty.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- To extend the lead.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- Benoit Paillaugue - is on target once again.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- The problems are piling up - for Clermont and Franck Azema.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- The final phases of the first half.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- The familiar sight - of Liebenberg with the ball.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Paillaugue was - high-tackled as he broke away.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- Salem Attalah is playing advantage.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- Trinh-Duc's useful kick - is being chased by Ebersohn.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- Back we go. There are - bodies strewn about everywhere.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- There's the high tackle - on Paillaugue.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- Here he is.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- That's down the middle again.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- The crowd are booing as the - half-time whistle is blown.
0:05:25 > 0:05:26- SECOND HALF
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- Clermont need some points - early in this second half.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- Just to make a game of it - never mind winning it.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39- A steady scrum. - Back to Ludo Radosavljevic.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- Julien Malzieu, a former favourite - at the Stade Marcel Michelin.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- When he wore the yellow shirt - of Les Jaunards.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- Gerondeau. This is better.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- At last, - Fritz Lee gets room to run.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- This time, the pressure tells - on the visitors.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- They're looking for the double - against Clermont.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Clermont get the first chance - of the second half.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- Malzieu didn't release the ball.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- Camille Lopez had 112 points - coming into this game.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- Clermont could do with - another three points from him.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- That's just what the fans needed - at the top of the second half.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- Camille Lopez - with his second penalty.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- The scrum goes down.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- There's an advantage for Clermont.
0:06:48 > 0:06:54- Brock James is on. He's been at the - Stade Marcel Michelin for 10 years.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- He'll be playing - for La Rochelle next season.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- The referee brings them back.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- Back to where - the original offence occurred.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12- There's a chance - for more points here.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14- They can close the gap to one score.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- Loose-head prop, Mikheil - Nariashvili, went to ground.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- Brock James - has rescued Clermont many times.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- He can be inconsistent.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- He's on target this afternoon.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- Camille Lopez is the first - to celebrate his feat.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- Now then. This is Clermont's - best period in the whole game.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- Fritz Lee. Listen to the crowd.
0:07:43 > 0:07:48- The half-time boos - have suddenly turned into a song.
0:07:48 > 0:07:53- Clermont look for the try - that'll bring them back on terms.
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- Gerondeau is held up - by Jannie du Plessis.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- Jacques Du Plessis is there too.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- He's the tall one in the - background with the tackle.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- The referee is still waiting - for an advantage.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- There's already been a warning. - He goes straight to his pocket.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17- Salem Attalah is one of the least - experienced referees in France.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21- That's the yellow card. - Which Du Plessis is it for?
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- Jacques on the right? Jannie in the - middle? No, it's for Bismarck.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- Montpellier are down to 14 men.
0:08:31 > 0:08:36- A powerful tackle from Jacques, - but Bismarck went over the top.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- Clermont have a great chance. - The scrum has gone down again.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- Montpellier won't complain too much - whatever Mickael Ivaldi says.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- He's the replacement hooker.
0:08:50 > 0:08:51- The clock is ticking.
0:08:54 > 0:08:55- What's the delay?
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- What decision needs to be made? - This is very strange.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- The captain, Aurelien Rougerie - goes for three points.
0:09:04 > 0:09:05- Why not before now?
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- An easy three points. Clermont - are back within four points.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- Will Rougerie regret that decision?
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- A chunk of time - has been taken off the clock.
0:09:17 > 0:09:22- Two minutes left. Montpellier - are hanging on to their lead.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- There's a chance - to stretch the lead.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- Malzieu knew - there was a penalty coming.
0:09:29 > 0:09:35- If this kick misses, - Clermont will be top tonight...
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- ..due to their bonus point.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- It looks like happening - at the moment.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44- It's a strange world.
0:09:44 > 0:09:49- Clermont want to win this game. - Scott Spedding, the fullback.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- Clermont must hang on to possession.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- Brock James - whips it out to Aurelien Rougerie.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- Hosea Gear cuts inside - Marvin O'Connor...
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- .. who scored - that great try in the first-half.
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- Here they come again. - We've nearly reached 40 minutes.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- It looked like Clermont - had no chance at half-time.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- The clock is red, - the hooter has sounded.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- Franck Azema.
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- He's biting his lip. - Oh dear! Well, well, well.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- Vincent Debaty! - Montpellier have done the double.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- Clermont lose - their fourth home game in five.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- Amazingly, they're top - of the championnat at the moment.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- A deserved victory for Montpellier.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- Things don't look good - for Clermont Auvergne at the moment.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56- After the break, we'll have - highlights of Racing 92 vs Oyonnax.
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0:11:06 > 0:11:10- We're off to Paris for our second - game of the weekend.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14- Racing 92 welcomed Oyonnax - to Stade Yves du Manoir.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- The wealthy Parisian team deserves - its place on top of the league...
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- ..following the arrival of Kiwi - Dan Carter before Christmas.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- Keep an eye on him as well - as his opposite number...
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- ..the Welshman Nicky Robinson.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- Oyonnax have made the long journey - from the Alps to Paris.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- Missoup carries the ball well.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- Cibray gathers and passes - to Nicky Robinson.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- The little kick - keeps the pressure on Racing.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- Oyonnax have started well - once again.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50- They have done that - throughout the season.
0:11:50 > 0:11:56- I wonder if they can keep this early - momentum and finish the game well.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- No score as yet - after sixteen minutes.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Mike Phillips with the pass.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- Chavancy charges forwards.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- He's played 200 games for Racing.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- Phillips spotted a small gap - but it was closed pretty quickly.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- Chavancy picks up - and uses his strength to score.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- It will be a very popular try - for the centre.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- He is a one-club man with Racing.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- Phillips spotted the tiny gap.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- Chavancy, back in the move - for the second time...
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- ..used his momentum - to take him over.
0:12:49 > 0:12:55- Dan Carter's first conversion - attempt of the evening.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- So very accurate from the fly half - from New Zealand.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- Racing lead by seven points to nil.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- Twenty minutes played. - This is a great chance for Oyonnax.
0:13:10 > 0:13:16- The rolling maul has worked well - for them every time they've used it.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- This is their best opportunity - but it's untidy ball.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- Ma'afu breaks away from the fringes.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- He charges towards the line - as he's done all season long.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- This is a chance, but no, that ball - should have gone wide by Ursache.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- It's still an advantage - and they get a penalty.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- Nicky Robinson.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- A chance to score Oyonnax's - first points of the night.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- A simple chance for the Welshman.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- It's over to make it 7-3.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09- Stephane Glas is a coach - with Oyonnax.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- Oyonnax have conceded penalties.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- They have given Racing - a second bite at the cherry.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- Dan Carter found touch - in the corner from the penalty.
0:14:25 > 0:14:30- Mike Phillips encourages his - forwards and the ball comes back.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- Van der Merwe comes close. - It's on a plate for Phillips.
0:14:36 > 0:14:41- It didn't go forward - as the long pass finds Goosen.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- Imhoff, the Argentinian...
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- ..crosses for the Racing 92's - second try of the evening.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- Chavancy's pass found Goosen.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- Imhoff had the simple task - of scoring.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07- Dan Carter to convert - Juan Imhoff's try.
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- This man doesn't miss too often.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- But he's pulled that one - and it's hit the post!
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- I should have kept my mouth shut. - The score is 12-3.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- The half-time score was 12-3.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- Oyonnax have been in this game.
0:15:32 > 0:15:37- They were penalised - quite a lot in the first half.
0:15:37 > 0:15:43- They couldn't take advantage of any - chances they had in the Racing 22.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Phillips. Laulala. Carter.
0:15:48 > 0:15:49- Laulala gets it back.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- He has made quite an impression - since joining Racing.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56- Phillips to Carter. - Great handling.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- Chavancy's final pass was forward.
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- Dan Carter has made quite a - difference to the Racing team.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- That was definitely forward.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- Johnny Sexton has left, but what - a fly half to take his place.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- Cibray at the base of the ruck.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- The forwards are carrying the ball - but aren't really going anywhere.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- They seem to be going sideways.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- Minery, the referee, - was playing advantage, however.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35- A relatively simple chance - for Robinson...
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- ..to open the scoring - in the second half.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- The Welshman has made quite - an impression this season.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- But he's dragged that one wide.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- It remains 12-3 as another chance - goes begging for Oyonnax.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- Nicky Robinson isn't happy.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- Racing have scored two tries - and are looking for a third...
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- ..to claim the bonus point.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- Imhoff. Szarzewski. Laulala.
0:17:10 > 0:17:11- Teddy Thomas is on the wing.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- Sheridan has stolen the ball.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Oyonnax might have a chance.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- Ma'afu throws an enormous pass - to Jimmy Yobo.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- He kicks it through.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- Another little kick from Dug Codjo.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- The assistant says - that it was in touch.
0:17:34 > 0:17:35- We'll find out shortly.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- It was pretty close.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- A nice kick by Jimmy Yobo.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43- It was close - but I think he was spot on.
0:17:48 > 0:17:49- Phillips.
0:17:50 > 0:17:51- Masoe carries it on.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- The Kiwis are playing a prominent - role in the Racing team.
0:17:56 > 0:17:57- Mike's going to kick.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- He lifts it to the heavens.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- Who's going to claim that?
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- Oyonnax's winger.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- Tian carries, - but loses possession.
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0:18:13 > 0:18:16- They've got a chance here - if they go wide.
0:18:16 > 0:18:17- Laulala.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- Carter on the wing.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- Carter chips it.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- Goosen collects and passes - inside to Dan Carter.
0:18:25 > 0:18:30- The best play of the evening - and the best try of the evening.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35- Dan Carter - has a sly one from Gunther.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- Gunther is right in the middle - of Racing's replacements.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- He won't be popular - in Paris tonight.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- A perfect kick from Dan Carter.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- Goosen passes back on the inside.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- Dan Carter does a bit of showboating - with Gunther.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- He's given a little sly one.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- Will there be a card or a penalty? - I don't think so.
0:19:04 > 0:19:05- Carter.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07- A simple conversion.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- It's 19-3.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- Racing have a bonus point - at the moment.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- Dan Carter gets his hands - on the ball.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- If you're going to kick, you - don't want to find this man.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- The reverse pass to Rokocoko.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- Carter to Nyanga.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- Racing are starting to play.
0:19:33 > 0:19:34- Phillips.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- Masoe carries it.
0:19:38 > 0:19:39- Will there be a fourth try?
0:19:40 > 0:19:41- Phillips.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- Goosen almost loses the ball.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- Phillips throws the reverse pass. - They're all at it.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- No advantage despite that. - Back for the penalty kick.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00- He is paid a lot - to play for Racing.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- He's worth every penny.
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- Dan Carter has discovered the corner - following another penalty kick.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- A chance for a fourth try - for Racing.
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- To the front of the line and Masoe - carries it towards the try line.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- Who'll get the ball from Phillips?
0:20:23 > 0:20:28- Many are waiting. - Dubarry in the blue cap gets it.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- Nyanga waits for the ball. - It's a bit slow.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- Nyanga offloads to Khinchagashvili.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- Back to Nyanga.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- They're over the try line.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- Will the fourth try be awarded?
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- The TMO will decide - whether Nyanga had the ball back.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- He's definitely over the line.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- I can't see the ball - being grounded.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- Can I see it here? - Yes, there it is.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09- The fourth try of the night - to Racing.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- That's the end of the game.
0:21:14 > 0:21:19- The final score - - Racing 26-03 Oyonnax.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- Payback for last season...
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- ..when Oyonnax - beat the Parisian team twice.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32- It wasn't a lack of effort - from Oyonnax...
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- ..but the home team were too strong - with Dan Carter at the helm.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- It was an easy victory for Brive - on Friday against La Rochelle.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- Most of the points came from - Germain's boot so no bonus point.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48- It was a close game - between Castres and Bordeaux.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- A late conversion from the home team - sealed their victory.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- There were five tries - at Stade Armandie...
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- ..as Grenoble beat Agen - in an open game.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01- An easy victory for Toulouse - against Pau.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- Toulon and Stade Francais - clash today.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- The results of this round ensure - Racing stay on top of the table.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- Toulouse have usurped Clermont - to gain second place.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- Brive climb above Toulon - to fourth place.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- But the stars of the Mediterranean - are a game behind.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- Montpellier and Castres - complete the top seven.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- Agen will have to win - some of their home games...
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- ..if they want to leave - the bottom of the table.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- Oyonnax and Pau - aren't out of trouble either.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- You can watch the updated - highlights on Tuesday.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- This will include the Toulon - - Stade Francais game in Nice.
0:22:41 > 0:22:42- But for now, goodnight.
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