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CLERMONT AUVERGNE’S fans are in the top commitment category and have helped to invigorate the Challenge Cup this season, filling their Stade Marcel Michelin for Saturday’s pulsating win over Harlequins.
Tournament organisers or the French club themselves should lay on a charter flight or two, or subsidise hotel rooms, or at least dish out free tickets — anything to entice Les
Jaunards to bring their colourful passion to Tyneside for a Friday final next month.
Their clash with La Rochelle promises to be a thriller for the neutrals, but both French teams had to withstand English gallantry at the weekend.
Quins’ fightback from 32-8 down before being edged out 32-27 is further proof of a strong spirit that will serve them well in the quest to reach the Premiership play-offs.
And Sale were similarly valiant against a La Rochelle side with a massive pack.
Next season, reinforced by an influx of South Africa muscle, the Sharks could be a major force.