Clermont Secures Decisive Victory

Clermont delivered a commanding performance, defeating Aviron Bayonnais 38-15 in their Top 14 match played on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Stade Michelin. The home side controlled the game from start to finish, securing a comprehensive win.

Match Highlights

• Clermont scored five tries throughout the match.
• Harrison Richard John Plummer contributed significantly to Clermont’s score with multiple conversions and tries.
• Aviron Bayonnais struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to mount a significant challenge.

Key Statistics

The final score was Clermont 38, Aviron Bayonnais 15.

Clermont’s Harrison Richard John Plummer scored conversions in the 68th, 48th, 31st, 28th, and 19th minutes.

Tries were scored by Lucas Zamora (66’), Joris Jurand (48’), Baptiste Jauneau (31’), Kylan Hamdaoui (26’), and Harrison Richard John Plummer (19’).

Aviron Bayonnais’ points came from Joris Segonds’ conversions (79’) and tries by Lucas Martin Paulos Adler (79’) and Etuale Manusamoa Tuilagi (22’).

Impact on Standings

Clermont’s victory moves them into a provisional second place in the Top 14 standings, having won four of their last five matches. Aviron Bayonnais continues to struggle, with this defeat marking their eighth loss in nine away games this season.

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“C’est fini au stade Marcel-Michelin, sur ce succès net et sans bavure de l’ASM, 38 à 15 !”

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Looking Ahead

Gerard Fraser will take the bench for Aviron Bayonnais in their next match. Other matches on the day include La Rochelle traveling to Castres and Pau hosting Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2. In cycling, Paul Magnier and Paul Seixas will compete in the Nieuwsblad and Ardèche Classic, respectively.

FAQ

What was the final score of the match?

The final score was Clermont 38, Aviron Bayonnais 15.

Where was the match played?

The match was played at the Stade Michelin.

What is Clermont’s current position in the Top 14 standings?

Clermont is currently in a provisional second place.