Stade Français delivered an offensive masterclass, thrashing Clermont 62-20 in the Top 14's 20th round. The Parisians scored nine tries, six in the second half. Peniasi Dakuwaqa and Louis Carbonel shone in the performance.
Stade Français overwhelmed ASM Clermont Auvergne on Sunday evening in Top 14, winning 62-20 with nine tries, including six after halftime and five in the final quarter. Eight different players scored, showcasing fluid attacks in counters and rucks. The win came against one of the league's top defenses, highlighting an efficient scoring machine.
Peniasi Dakuwaqa stood out from the 2nd minute with an assist for Léo Barré, capping his game with a late double. The Fijian winger excelled in defense, stealing balls and accelerating down his wing. Fly-half Louis Carbonel was reliable, going 9/10 on kicks for 21 points and showing seasonal improvement.
Clermont, enduring a third straight league loss, resisted at 15 players for 80 minutes. Urios's side narrowed the gap to 24-15 early in the second half, capitalizing on a Parisian lapse. Yet, ten penalties and two yellow cards—a trip by Sacha Lorian and a foul by Joris Jurand—undermined them.
Gustard's Parisians, chasing second place, were saved by key plays like Jeremy Ward's intervention. Clermont's recurring indiscipline hampers their playoff push.
