Knowledge is power as Clermont seek Euro revenge

THEY’RE back and they’re gunning for revenge.

ASM Clermont Auvergne begin their Heineken Cup campaign against Sale Sharks at their atmospheric Stade de Marcel-Michelin on Saturday, but the December back-to-back fixtures against Munster cannot come quickly enough for Les Juanards.

Last season, the Top 14 was their number one priority, and although beaten in the French Championship final by Toulouse, European domination is now top of their agenda.