Clermont and the Sale Sharks meet in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, returning to a fixture last played in January 2022 during Round 3 of that season’s competition. 

Both teams enter this matchup seeking a rebound after Round 1 defeats, making this contest at Stade Marcel-Michelin critical for restoring momentum and positioning within the pool.

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Clermont opened their 2024–2025 Champions Cup campaign with a difficult outing, falling 47–10 to Saracens. Still, the club has gone 3–2 across its last five matches overall, showing signs of improved cohesion and stability that they aim to carry into their home fixture. 

Sale also suffered a narrow Round 1 loss, dropping a 26–21 match against Glasgow Warriors. The Sharks enter this Round 2 meeting at 1–4 in their last five contests, looking for a performance that reasserts their identity on both sides of the ball.

With Clermont hosting at one of Europe’s most imposing venues and both sides in need of a statement response, this match carries added weight early in the Champions Cup season. Each club brings form trends, lineup adjustments and urgency into a meeting that could significantly shape their European trajectory.

Clermont vs. Sale Sharks Kickoff Time, Lineups

Clermont hosts the Sale Sharks at 10:15 a.m. ET on Dec. 13 at Stade Marcel-Michelin in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 action.

How To Watch Clermont vs. Sale Sharks

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Clermont Lineup vs. Sale Sharks

Starting XV

1. Sacha Lotrian
2. Etienne Fourcade
3. Cristian Ojovan
4. Rob Simmons
5. Thomas Ceyte
6. Killian Tixeront
7. Marcos Kremer
8. Selevasio Tolofua
9. Sebastien Bezy
10. Irae Simone
11. Alivereti Raka
12. George Moala
13. Timeo Frier
14. Yerim Fall
15. Axel Guillaud

Replacements

• 16. Seilala Lam
• 17. Giorgi Akhaladze
• 18. Giga Tutisani
• 19. Tevita Ratuva
• 20. Pio Muarua
• 21. Lucas Zamora
• 22. Harry Plummer
• 23. Alex Newsome

Sale Sharks Lineup vs. Clermont

Starting XV

1. Simon McIntyre
2. Nathan Jibulu
3. WillGriff John
4. Tom Burrow
5. Ben Bamber
6. Jacques Vermeulen
7. Ernst van Rhyn
8. Ben Curry
9. Raffi Quirke
10. Robert du Preez
11. Alex Wills
12. Marius Louw
13. Joe Bedlow
14. Tom O'Flaherty
15. Arron Reed

Replacements

• 16. Ethan Caine
• 17. Tumy Onasanya
• 18. James Harper
• 19. Hyron Andrews
• 20. Tristan Woodman
• 21. Gus Warr
• 22. Ollie Davies
• 23. Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr

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Investec Champions Cup Round 2 

Friday, Dec. 12

• 3 p.m. ET: Leicester Tigers vs. Leinster Rugby, Mattioli Woods Welford Road

Saturday, Dec. 13

• 8 a.m. ET: DHL Stormers vs. La Rochelle, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Saracens, Hollywoodbets Kings Park
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Clermont Auvergne vs. Sale Sharks, Stade Marcel-Michelin
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Scarlets, Stade Chaban-Delmas
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Munster Rugby vs. Gloucester Rugby, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
• 3 p.m. ET: Glasgow Warriors vs. Toulouse, Scotstoun Stadium

Sunday, Dec. 14

• 8 a.m. ET: Harlequins vs. Bayonne, Twickenham Stoop
• 8 a.m. ET: Castres Olympique vs. Edinburgh Rugby, Stade Pierre-Fabre
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Toulon vs. Bath Rugby, Stade Félix Mayol
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Northampton Saints vs. Vodacom Bulls, cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bristol Bears vs. Pau, Ashton Gate

Investec Champions Cup Round 1 Scores

Friday Scores:

• DHL Stormers 23, Bayonne 17 | FINAL
• Sale Sharks 21, Glasgow Warriors 26 | FINAL

Saturday Scores 

• Saracens 47, Clermont 10 | FINAL
• Bordeaux 46, Vodacom Bulls 33 | FINAL
• La Rochelle 39, Leicester Tigers 20 | FINAL
• Leinster Rugby 45, Harlequins 28 | FINAL
• Bristol Bears 17, Scarlets 16 | FINAL
• Bath Rugby 40, Munster Rugby 14 | FINAL

Sunday Scores:

• Northampton Saints 35, Pau 27 | FINAL
• Toulouse 56, Hollywoodbets Sharks 19 | FINAL
• Gloucester Rugby 34, Castres 14 | FINAL
• Edinburgh Rugby 33, Toulon | Final

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