Saracens vs Clermont: Kickoff Time, Lineups & What To Expect
Saracens begin their Investec Champions Cup run this weekend with a home fixture against French heavyweights Clermont — a clash that hasn’t been seen in Europe for seven years but still carries plenty of edge.
The last time these two met in the competition, Clermont edged it 24–21 back in 2017. Since then, both squads have changed dramatically, but the rivalry remains, and Clermont arrive in London with confidence after winning their last two matches against the English side.
For Saracens, the European stage often brings out their most composed rugby. They’ve had a mixed run domestically — two wins from their last five in the Premiership — but StoneX has traditionally been a place where their senior core (Farrell, Daly, Tompkins, McFarland, van Zyl) steady the ship when the pressure rises.
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Clermont, meanwhile, have shown signs of life in the Top 14. Three wins from their last five have settled their early-season wobble, and their pack has been a big part of that improvement. They won’t lack confidence heading into North London.
This match is also part of FloRugby’s “12 Matches of Christmas” campaign, meaning fans can watch it live on the FloRugby YouTube channel in addition to the FloSports app.
Kickoff Time
Saturday, Dec. 6 — 8:00 a.m. ET
StoneX Stadium, London
How to Watch
- Live on FloRugby Premier Sports SuperSport
- FloSports App
- FREE on FloRugby’s YouTube as part of the “12 Matches of Christmas”
Saracens Lineup
Starting XV
- Rhys Carre
- James Hadfield
- Marcus Street
- Nick Isiekwe
- Hugh Tizard
- Theo McFarland
- Andy Onyeama-Christie
- Tom Willis
- Ivan van Zyl
- Owen Farrell
- Max Malins
- Nick Tompkins
- Lucio Cinti
- Noah Caluori
- Elliot Daly
Replacements
16. Theo Dan
17. Eroni Mawi
18. Marco Riccioni
19. Harry Wilson
20. Nathan Michelow
21. Charlie Bracken
22. Fergus Burke
23. Rotimi Segun
Clermont Lineup
Starting XV
- Sacha Lotrian
- Etienne Fourcade
- Cristian Ojovan
- Thibaud Lanen
- Tevita Ratuva
- Antoine Chalus-Cercy
- Anthime Hemery
- Selevasio Tolofua
- Baptiste Jauneau
- Harry Plummer
- Bautista Delguy
- Irae Simone
- Alex Newsome
- Lucas Tauzin
- Axel Guillaud
Replacements
16. Tom Belkessa
17. Matheo Frisach
18. Giorgi Dzmanashvili
19. Rob Simmons
20. Leo Michaux
21. Sebastien Bezy
22. George Moala
23. Lucas Dessaigne
What’s at Stake
Both teams are aiming to start their European campaign with momentum. Saracens need a strong performance to settle their inconsistent Premiership form, while Clermont want to prove their recent domestic lift can hold up away from home.
With free global streaming, renewed rivalry, and two contrasting styles, this Round 1 fixture could quietly become one of the weekend’s best.