Uini Atonio is a doubt for France’s opening Six Nations match against Ireland after withdrawing from La Rochelle’s squad minutes before their 32-27 Top 14 defeat at Clermont. Read More Jack Boyle injury leaves Andy Farrell's Ireland facing Six Nations prop crisisWorse was to follow for France coach Fabien Galthie, when Paul Boudehent was replaced by Oscar Jegou at half-time after suffering a back injury. La Rochelle were doubly punished when Botia collapsed a Clermont-special motoring maul a metre from his own line. Clermont, however, were able to halt the fightback in its tracks, despite having two players sent to the sidelines in the closing minutes. Tries elsewhere were fewer and further between on Saturday afternoon, as dismal late January weather made handling a lottery.

Source: Irish Examiner January 25, 2026 22:26 UTC