Saints 34 Clermont 21: Saints secure historic Clermont triumph
(WorldNews Africa)

Northampton picked up their first Champions Cup win this season with an outstanding bonus-point victory over Top 14 champions ASM Clermont Auvergne. It was the first time Northampton`s history that they had won against their French opposition in five attempts, avenging a defeat in France earlier this season. Both Saints and Clermont scored some superb tries, with Teimana Harrison and Nafi Tuitavake crossing in the first half for the home side, and Ben Foden, Ken Pisi and Cobus Reinach in the second in what was a fantastic exhibition of rugby at Franklin`s Gardens. Clermont made the most of a perfect start, as Saints` tackles weren`t enough to stop Reme Grosso from stretching past Ahsee Tuala...