Clermont Auvergne beat Perpignan 22-17 in a tough-fought Top 14 match at Marcel-Michelin.

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Marius Tincu's try at the start of the second half had put the visitors into an 11-6 lead, but two quick penalties from Brock James (pictured) put the hosts back on top.

Anthony Floch then touched down for the hosts with 25 minutes remaining to put Clermont firmly in control.

And while Perpignan - who beat Clermont in last season's Top 14 final - kept on fighting, they were unable to turn the match around.