ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster taking place? ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster will take place on Saturday 11th December, 2021 at 17:30 (UK)
Where is ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster taking place? ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster will take place at Stade Marcel Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand
Where can I get tickets for ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster on in the UK? ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster? BT Sport subscribers can stream ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Ulster live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Clermont Auvergne: 15 Cheik Tiberghien, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Jean-Pascal Barraque, 12 Tani Vili, 11 Alivereti Raka, 10 JJ Hanrahan, 9 Kevin Viallard, 8 Fritz Lee, 7 Peceli Yato, 6 Arthur Iturria (c), 5 Sébastien Vahaamahina, 4 Jacobus van Tonder, 3 Rabah Slimani, 2 Yohan Beheregaray, 1 Peni Ravai
Replacements: 16 Benjamin Boudou, 17 Etienne Falgoux, 18 Cristian Ojovan, 19 Thibaud Lanen, 20 Lucas Dessaigne, 21 Sébastien Bézy, 22 Gabin Michet, 23 Marvin O’Connor
Ulster: 15 Michael Lowry, 14 Robert Baloucoune, 13 James Hume, 12 Stuart McCloskey, 11 Ethan McIlroy, 10 Billy Burns, 9 John Cooney, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Nick Timoney, 6 Marcus Rea, 5 Kieran Treadwell, 4 Alan O’Connor (c), 3 Tom O’Toole, 2 Rob Herring, 1 Andy Warwick
Replacements: 16 John Andrew, 17 Jack McGrath, 18 Ross Kane, 19 Sam Carter, 20 Greg Jones, 21 Nathan Doak, 22 Stewart Moore, 23 Sean Reidy
THE PREDICTION
Clermont Auvergne beat Biarritz 39-11 last Saturday to make it five straight home matches won in the Top 14 but this will be a huge test of their mettle. Travelling Ulster recently beat Pro14 champions Leinster 10-20 on the road, although a 19-13 defeat at Ospreys last Saturday was a missed opportunity to follow-up strongly. They will start new star signing Duane Vermuelen and his inclusion in any sense would be a big boost to their confidence. Home advantage needs to be respected on the opening round of the Champions Cup with performances up in the air and Clermont’s streak at home suggests taking them to edge this outright is a reasonable option.
