Clermont’s rout of Montauban all in vain

CLERMONT AUVERGNE saw their faint Heineken Cup hopes extinguished despite a comprehensive bonus point victory against Montauban in the all-French Pool One clash at Stade Marcel Michelin last night.

The powerful French side had been relying on a Sale Sharks win in Thomond Park to continue their interest in the competition, but their hopes were dashed with Munster’s bonus point win against the English side.

It was however, an entertaining night nonetheless for their supporters, with the home side crossing the whitewash no fewer than seven times.