Clermont v Viadana: Teams
Clermont have opted to name a weakened line-up for their clash with Viadana at Stade Marcel Michelin.
Last Updated: 09/10/09 4:36pm
Clermont have opted to name a weakened line-up for their clash with Viadana.
The French outfit have comfortably won both their previous appearances against the Italians - and are expected to be too strong again.
Samoan Gavin Williams, Gonzalo Canale, Julien Malzieu, Brent Russell and Morgan Parra come into a much-changed backline.
There is also a place for Christophe Samson in the second row alongside Thibaut Privat. Elvis Vermuelen anchors the pack at number eight.
Clermont: 15 Aurélien Rougerie, 14 Gavin Williams, 13 Gonzalo Canale, 12 Seremaïa Bai, 11 Julien Malzieu, 10 Brent Russell, 9 Morgan Parra, 8 Elvis Vermeulen, 7 Alexandre Audebert, 6 Julien Bonnaire, 5 Thibaut Privat, 4 Christophe Samson, 3 Davit Zirakashvili, 2 Mario Ledesma, 1 Lionel Faure.
Replacements: 16 Willie Wepener, 17 Thomas Domingo, 18 Vincent Debaty, 19 Julien Bardy, 20 Alexandre Lapandry, 21 Ludovic Radoslavjevic, 22 Brock James, 23 Napolini Vonowale Nalaga.
Viadana: 15 Garry Law, 14 Samuele Pace, 13 Matthew Harvey, 12 Sam Cox, 11 Matteo Pratichetti, 10 Pierre Hola, 9 Mickey Wilson, 8 Gavin Quinnell, 7 Aldo Birchall, 6 Andrea Benatti, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Sean Hohneck, 3 Ignacio Elosu, 2 Roberto Santamaria, 1 Miguel Alonso.
Replacements: 16 Julio Garcia, 17 Luigi Milani, 18 Luca Redolfini, 19 Josh Furno, 20 Josh Sole, 21 Pablo Canavosio, 22 Nicola Sintich, 23 Michele Sepe.
