Ramos Shines as Toulouse downs Clermont in Top 14 Clash
Clermont-Auvergne suffered a setback in their Top 14 campaign,falling to Toulouse in a match highlighted by a stellar performance from Toulouse’s Thomas Ramos and compounded by errors from Clermont’s Barnabé massa. The final score reflected toulouse’s dominance,fueled by Ramos’s precision and Clermont’s struggles with discipline and execution.The match, played on 2024/09/08, carries significant weight in the early stages of the Top 14 season, impacting both teams’ positioning in the league standings and setting the tone for their respective ambitions. Toulouse’s victory solidifies their position as contenders, while Clermont faces immediate pressure to address the issues exposed during the defeat.The outcome will influence team strategies and player evaluations in the weeks ahead.Thomas Ramos spearheaded Toulouse’s attack, earning a well-deserved 8.5/10 rating. Dimitri delibes contributed with a 7/10 performance,while Anthony Jelonch also impressed,receiving an 8/10. Replacements François Cros and Kalvin Gourgues both earned 7/10 ratings after impactful appearances.
Conversely, Clermont’s performance was marred by individual struggles. Barnabé Massa received a low 3/10 rating, indicative of a challenging outing. Alient disadvantages and Cristian Eyovan also received 3/10 and 4/10 respectively. Harry plummer, Clermont’s fly-half, managed a 5/10, while Baptist yellow stood out with a 7.5/10.
Emmanuel Meafou, playing for Toulouse, received a 3/10 rating, struggling with discipline and impact near the try line, conceding penalties for handling in hand (10th minute), a high tackle (30th minute), and dragging in a ruck (41st minute). The penalties resulted in nine points for Clermont. Toulouse will look to build on this victory, while Clermont will need to regroup and address their shortcomings to regain momentum in the Top 14.
