Bristol Bears and Clermont faced off for the first time in the European Challenge Cup and it was the away side who prevailed, holding on for a 33-26 in an entertaining last 16 tie.
Tries from Tomas Lavanini, a Damian Penaud brace and George Moala helped get Clermont over the line as well as three penalties from the boot of Anthony Belleau as the visitors made it through to the quarter-finals.
Bristol played their part crossing through Harry Randall, Semi Radradra but were left to rue poor errors and missed chances, including right at the death as they exited the Challenge Cup, while there will be concern over their Fijian superstar who injured his hamstring while crossing for his try.
