Exeter Chiefs humbled at the Stade Marcel Michelin

Exeter Chiefs saw their first-ever Heineken Cup exploits ended for the year as they ran into a French freight train in the shape of Clermont Auvergne (Clermont Auvergne 46 - Exeter Chiefs 3).

Unbeaten on home soil for 53 games before kick-off, Vern Cotter’s star-studded side produced a ruthless display of power, pace and precision as they added the scalp of the Aviva Premiership club to their list of sides humbled at the imposing Stade Marcel Michelin.

Tries from Wesley Fofana, Jean-Marcellin Buttin (2), Damian Chouly, David Skrela and Naipolioni Nalaga were the high points in a stellar display from the Frenchmen who, on this display, underlined the reason why so many pundits have them down as favourites to lift this season’s crown in Dublin.

UP NEXT FOR THE CHIEFS: v Leinster (H), Heineken Cup, Saturday 19th January   Report by Mark Stevens at Stade Marcel Michelin For the full report click here.