Clermont to avenge Saracens defeat
Clermont Auvergne have a grudge re-match with Saracens at the Allianz Park to look forward to in the opening round of the European Cup, although skipper Damien Chouly isn't looking to labour the point.
Having returned to the top of the Top 14 with a win over La Rochelle, they will go into the game in a confident mood.
"It is going to be very hard against Saracens and Munster in our Pool. They were in the semi-finals like us last year.
"We haven't focussed on Europe until Monday but we hope Jonno Gibbes can bring his vision and experience into our preparations following his success at Leinster. Historically, the European Cup has been our priority and we did well for a few years.
"We want to keep doing well in Europe, although we want to forget about our last game against Saracens in the semi-finals last season.
"Maybe we can use that defeat tactically as we prepare to go to Allianz Park. Clearly we didn't play at our best at Twickenham last season. We weren't good in defence and lacked cohesion, we totally missed that game.
"But that was a 'must win' game and it will be a bit different this time. We want to start as best we can," he said.
Source: EPC Rugby
