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Sale made the perfect start to their campaign after they travelled to Clermont and picked up a winning bonus point after an impressive 32-15 victory. All Black Luke McAllister was the stand-out performer, picking up 17 points, courtesy of a try, three conversions and two penalties. Clermont, who limited Munster to a losing bonus point at the same venue last season, could only manage five penalties from barely held on for a 12-6 victory at Welford Road yesterday after a spirited challenge from the Ospreys almost secured an away win. After being totally dominant in the first half, the Tigers led by only 12 points with Toby Flood knocking over four penalties. The Ospreys came more into the game on the resumption, with Ireland's Tommy Bowe doing well in the centre, and Shane Williams clipped over a drop goal before James Hook... [read full story]
