Clermont and La Rochelle will square off in the European Rugby Challenge Cup final on Friday the 10th of May.
The final of the 2018/19 Challenge Cup will see French rivals Clermont and La Rochelle square off in Newcastle. While the venue isn't exactly an ideal spot for an entertaining game of rugby, both teams are likely to have a go with ball-in-hand so we could still be in for something of a spectacle.Clermont v La Rochelle
Friday 10 May
St' James Park
To Win (80 Mins)
Clermont 4/9
Draw 20/1
La Rochelle 2/1
*Forecast Odds
Clermont
They can in to the tournament with the favourites tag firmly affixed to their necks and Clermont certainly haven't disappointed. The French giants made light work of their opposition in the pool phase winning all six of their pool phase fixtures.
Clermont didn't let off the gas come the knock-out phase either as they beat Northampton 61-38 in the quarters and then beat Harlequins 32-27 in the semis. They have also head into this one off the back of a solid domestic result as they beat Perpignan 35-13 in the Top 14 last weekend.
La Rochelle
The French side have on suffered one European defeat this term which came at the hands of the Bristol Bears who beat them 3-13 at the Stade Marcel-Delfrandre. Apart from that blemish, it's been smooth sailing for the team affectionately known as the Mariners who made it to the semi-finals by hammering their former conquerors, the Bristol Bears, 39-15.
Verdict: Clermont 4/9 *Forecast Odds
Clermont are a real quality side with numerous seasoned veterans among their ranks. I can see these wise heads leading them to the title this weekend.
Written by Darry Worthington for Hollywoodbets
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