Stat attack: Bristol Bears 38-51 ASM Clermont Auvergne

Man of the match, Max Malins was the star of the show for the Bears, influencing an impressive attacking display from Pat Lam's side.

Malins scored his side's opening try, as well as providing assists for Ioan Lloyd and Siale Piutau on his return from international duty.

The full back made also 100 metres with ball in hand and three clean breaks in a superb all-court display.

This was a ruthless attacking display from Clermont, who ran in seven tries to earn a bonus-point win at Ashton Gate.

The French side had less possession (46%), less territory (48%) and made less metres (420 vs 516) than the Bears, but when their opportunities arose, they made them count. 

Kotaro Matsushima, take a bow 🙌

Clermont were a joy to watch against Bristol Bears, and 3️⃣ of their 7️⃣ tries came from their Japanese star ⭐️

A clinical #HeinekenChampionsCup hat-trick! pic.twitter.com/BlE8c63xNd

— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) December 12, 2020

In his post-match interview with Channel 4, Callum Sheedy highlighted the breakdown as an area that had cost the Bears on Saturday.

It was an assessment backed up by the stats, with Clermont winning seven turnovers at the breakdown, compared to Bristol's one.

Judicael Cancoriet led the charge from the Clermont back row, with one turnover and 11 tackles.