ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Clermont snatch dramatic 50th consecutive Stade Marcel Michelin victory

BY Grant Constable  ·  Friday Nov 16, 2012

Jonny Wilkinson kicked a dramatic late drop goal to equalise with thirty seconds left but it wasn’t enough as Brock James slotted a penalty on full time as Clermont snatched a memorable 24-21 victory over Toulon last weekend.

Much of the focus this week has been on the Autumn Internationals but there was a full round of Top 14 action taking place, and this game was just another classic in a highly entertaining league.

It started with a bang as straight from the kick off Clermont almost scored what would have been one of the tries of the season, as former All Black wing Sitiveni Sivivatu broke down field before getting a return ball that was snuffed out.

In the end the game came down to two well taken kicks. The first of which tied things up as Wilkinson, who scored all of Toulon’s points, did what he does best to salvage the draw.

It wasn’t enough though and former Wallaby Matt Giteau made an error in judgement, and was perhaps harsly penalised as he got a bad bounce while going for a loose ball, which he then knocked into touch. it was deemed to be deliberate and it handed Clermont a kick for the win.

Brock James stepped up and did the rest, providing the home side with an unbelievable 50th consecutive win at their home fortress, the Stade Marcel Michelin.

The win brings Clermont to within two points of Toulon at the top of the Top 14 table.

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles

  • 57 WEEKS AGO

    Tickets now on sale as World XV set to face...

  • 57 WEEKS AGO

    '60 metres, plus change' - massive drop goal...

  • 58 WEEKS AGO

    Referee makes 'tackle of the season' as he...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    The Gallagher Premiership is back - A thrilling match at Tottenham

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Sensational score at the Stadio Olympico

  • 18 WEEKS AGO

    Flying frenchman scores tremendous try for Toulon

  • 18 WEEKS AGO

    Young England hopeful continues to impress with double against Stade Français

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    Full throttle Premiership final rematch ends in heartache

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 25 WEEKS AGO

    Wallabies wunderkind Sua'ali' and Scotland captain Tuipulotu clash

  • 26 WEEKS AGO

    Ireland 'steal' Argentina's opening try as debate rages

  • 27 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: The biggest hit from week one of the Autumn Nations Series

  • 31 WEEKS AGO

    'Cheap shot' from Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints causing a stir online

  • 31 WEEKS AGO

    Wild moment leads to all in brawl during Welsh derby between Cardiff and Scarlets

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    'A few nuts and bolts out' - Eden Park streaker sheds boxers to achieve goal

  • 16 WEEKS AGO

    SHOCK results in the PWR keeps top four race thrilling

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 20 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

  • 23 WEEKS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

View All

Funnies

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    'A few nuts and bolts out' - Eden Park streaker sheds boxers to achieve goal

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 21 WEEKS AGO

    'A dog with a mallet up its arse could’ve written Johnny’s book' Donnacha O'Callaghan

  • 22 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 22 WEEKS AGO

    U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major makes big claim about rugby

View All

Amateur

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 122 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 123 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 146 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

View All

Player Features

  • 14 WEEKS AGO

    The Capuozzo try that jump-started Italy's victory

  • 20 WEEKS AGO

    RugbyDump's top five backrows in 2024

  • 22 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 22 WEEKS AGO

    Marcus Smith makes big call on his future

  • 25 WEEKS AGO

    'Eligible for England' - Fans react to South African star's contract announcement

View All