31 May 2009

Clermont knock Toulouse out

12:56 pm on 31 May 2009

Clermont have made the final of the French Top 14 rugby competition, knocking out the titleholders Toulouse in their semi-final in Bordeaux.

The 19-9 win could be seen as revenge for Clermont, who lost last year's final to Toulouse 26-20.

Clermont has never won the French title despite nine final appearances.

They now face Dan Carter's Perpignan, who beat Stade Francais 25-21 in Lyon on Sunday.