Clermont vs. Bordeaux Kickoff Time, Lineups

Clermont and Bordeaux meet again in Top 14 play with recent history and current momentum clearly favoring the visitors. Bordeaux has won four of the last five meetings between the clubs, including a 22–18 victory in February 2025. That match was closely contested throughout, but Bordeaux managed the key moments late to extend its recent dominance in the fixture.

Form entering this contest adds further contrast. Clermont has won just one of its last five games, continuing a difficult stretch as the club searches for rhythm and consistency. Bordeaux, meanwhile, arrives having won three of its last five matches and is riding a three-game winning streak. That run has reinforced Bordeaux’s balance across the pack and backline, particularly its ability to control tempo and finish opportunities.

Stade Marcel-Michelin provides Clermont with a challenging but familiar home environment, and the hosts will look to disrupt Bordeaux’s recent success and reverse their own form trend. Bordeaux enters confident and in control of the rivalry, aiming to extend its winning run and strengthen its Top 14 positioning.

Clermont vs. Bordeaux Kickoff Time, Lineups

Clermont hosts Bordeaux at 2 p.m. ET on Dec. 27 at Stade Marcel-Michelin in Top 14 action.

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Clermont Lineup vs. Bordeaux

Starting XV

Giorgi AkhaladzeBarnabe MassaRegis MontagneRob SimmonsThomas CeytePita-Gus SowakulaMarcos KremerSelevasio TolofuaBaptiste JauneauHarry PlummerJoris JurandGeorge MoalaAlivereti LoaloaBautista DelguyAlex Newsome

Replacements

16. Etienne Fourcade17. Sacha Lotrian18. Thibaud Lanen19. Anthime Hemery20. Killian Tixeront21. Sebastien Bezy22. Lucas Tauzin23. Giorgi DzmanashviliBordeaux Lineup vs. Clermont

Starting XV

Jefferson PoirotGaetan BarlotCarlu SadieBoris PaluAdam ColemanTiaan JacobsCameron WokiTemo MatiuMaxime LucuJoey CarberyLouis Bielle-BiarreyNicolas DepoorterePablo UbertiSalesi RayasiRomain Buros

Replacements

16. Maxime Lamothe17. Ugo Boniface18. Jonny Gray19. Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer20. Martin Page-Relo21. Arthur Retiere22. Yoram Moefana23. Sipili FalateaSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription

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Top 14 Fixtures: Round 8 Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 27

8 AM ET – Racing 92 vs. Montauban10 AM ET – Castres vs. LyonNoon ET – Bayonne vs. Stade Français3 PM ET – Clermont vs. Bordeaux-Bègles

Sunday, Dec. 28

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