Sale Sharks v Clermont Auvergne: the preview
Sale Sharks meet Clermont Auvergne at CorpAcq Stadium, Monday 4:30am (European Rugby Champions Cup). Clermont Auvergne have lost their last four.
Form
Sale Sharks have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Newcastle Falcons 3–17.
Clermont Auvergne have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Stade Toulousain 18–28.
Clermont Auvergne have lost their last four.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Clermont Auvergne, watch AJ Lam (0.2 tries a game in 2026-27).
At CorpAcq Stadium
Sale Sharks have won 13 of their last 20 at CorpAcq Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, Sale Sharks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
