PARIS - Morgan Parra hit an injury-time penalty to hand Top 14 leaders Clermont a 16-13 victory over Lyon on Saturday as Castres ran out comfortable winners over Toulon. Artur Iturria notched up a try, converted by Parra early in the second period to hand Clermont the advantage, but Baptiste Couilloud crossed for a try Potgieter converted having already landed a second penalty. South African centre Robert Ebersohn outplayed All Black counterpart Ma'a Nonu to lead Castres to a comprehensive 34-17 victory over Toulon in the early game. After some slack midfield defence, the ball was grubbered ahead, Ebersohn outsprinting ex-Springbok and compatriot No 8 Duane Vermuelen to the line for a try converted by Palis. Castres were unlucky to have a second try ruled out by referee Romain Poite for crossing, with Bernard and Nonu caught napping.

Source: Bangkok Post November 19, 2016 19:47 UTC