Jules Plisson News Today

La Rochelle's South African winger Dillyn Leyds scored as they beat Clermont 26-13 in the French Top 14 on Saturday before next weekend's Champions Cup semi-final with Exeter.

Toulouse celebrated their first win at Clermont since 2002 on Sunday with a 32-13 victory that consolidated their seven-point lead at the top of the French Top 14.

The irony of their 14-24 loss to Clermont at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday evening was that their biggest lesson is one they've already been exposed to this season.

There was also an historic first in Durban where Sharks became the first South African franchise to take part in the new format.

Former New Zealand winger George Bridge scored on his Montpellier debut as his new side lost 19-14 at Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Former New Zealand winger George Bridge scored on his Montpellier debut as his new side lost 19-14 at Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

The Azzurri have triumphed twice in 23 Guinness Six Nations matches between Italy and France, but the meetings are always unfailingly entertaining. The

Australia centre Irae Simone scored his first Top 14 try as Clermont beat La Rochelle 22-13 at home on Sunday.

Born and bred in France, new Munster signing Antoine Frisch is also Irish-qualified.

Another win over Bordeaux saw La Rochelle through from the Round of 16.