Clermont end champions Leinster's unbeaten run
- Published: 10 Dec 2012 at 00.46
- Online news: Sports
French side Clermont ended two-time defending European Cup champions Leinster's 17-match unbeaten run in the competition on Sunday beating the Irish province 15-12 in a gripping encounter.
ASM Clermont-Auvergne's winger Napolioni Nalaga (R) is tackled by a player from Leinster during the European Cup rugby union match ASM Clermont-Auvergne vs Leinster rugby at the Marcel Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand, central France. Clermont ended two-time defending European Cup champions Leinster's 17-match unbeaten run in the competition on Sunday beating the Irish province 15-12.
Clermont's win -- their 51st successive home win and who were the last side to beat Leinster in 2010 -- puts them five points clear of the Irish side ahead of the return fixture in Dublin next weekend.
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