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As we find ourselves ... After two finals of the European Cup (2013, 2015), Clermont and Toulon meet again. For the first time, the two teams defy the final of the Top 14, Stade de France, to raise the shield of Brennus. The Varois won four times (1931, 1987, 1992, 2014) and the Auvergnats only once (2010).Clermont, to break the curseBoth teams managed to qualify after the epic semi-finals at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille a week ago. The Toulonnais have overcome the leader of the regular season, La Rochelle (20-23),thanks to a drop of the young Anthony Belleau (21 years) just before the end of the regulation time. The Toulon striker recalls the enthusiasm and efficiency of Jonny Wilkinson, spearhead of the most beautiful years of the RCT.The Auvergne mourned their defeat in the European Cup final by winning brilliantly against the title-holder, Racing 92. They won in the most prolific semi-final of the Top 14 (37-31). This Sunday, the Clermontes hope finally to shine in the final of the championship, where they have already failed eleven times. On the game plan, Clermont, better attack of the regular season, seems the better armed. But the Toulonnais, who have changed staff seven times this season, will do everything to make the game tilt with their game rough and very physical. This final looks explosive!The story between the ASM and the shield of Brennus, everyone knows it by heart. The Auvergne club is the most cursed of the rugby hexagonal. This season, Aurélien Rougerie's teammates have already lost a final in the Champions Cup. They clearly bet on the domestic championship to close a high-level exercise. It would be a logical reward for this team that seduces by the quality of its game. It remains to conclude. And it is often the hardest for ASM.Face-to-face: perfect balanceOver the last 5 seasons, Clermont and Toulon have clashed 13 times in all competitions and the balance is perfect between the two formations: 6 wins each and 1 draw (26-26 in April 2013). This year, a small ASM advantage as the two teams have met three times and the Auvergne club leads two rounds to one (thanks to its success in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup (29-9).) Note that during this period , There were 2 finals and they were all won by the RCT (in the Champions Cup).
Match Details:
Top 14 :Clermont vs Toulont
4 June, Sunday
, 18.45 GMT
