With thirteen tries conceded and 82 points difference, Montpellier suffered Sunday at Leinster the heaviest setback ever suffered by a French club in the European Cup on the heavy score of 89 to 7.
Reduced by cases of Covid and with executives at rest, Philippe Saint-André’s men also finished at 14 after the expulsion of Masivesi Dakuwaqa and never existed against the Irish who had already provided the offensive bonus after 24 minutes of play.
Bordeaux logical winner
In Pool B, Bordeaux got the job done by beating Llanelli Scarlets 45-10. Far too strong for the Welsh, UBB proved dominating throughout the game, scoring seven tries including three from the young Louis Bielle- Biarrey for its European premiere.
the Bordelais took the opportunity to take the point of the offensive bonus as a bonus.
Clermont imposes itself laboriously
It was difficult for Clermont, but the victory is there against Sale (25-19). After an ambitious first period where six tries were scored by the two teams, Para and the Clermontois were able to show seriousness to snatch the victory by six small points.