Jack Dempsey (centre) scored Glasgow’s fourth try of the match [Getty Images]<\/p>\n
Investec Champions Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n Clermont Auvergne (7) 21<\/strong><\/p>\n Tries: <\/strong>Moala, Penalty, Simone Cons: <\/strong>Plummer 2 <\/p>\n Glasgow Warriors (26) 33<\/strong><\/p>\n Tries: <\/strong>Ferrie, Jones, Steyn 2, Dempsey Cons: <\/strong>Horne 4 <\/p>\n Glasgow Warriors booked a spot in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup with an outstanding bonus-point win at Clermont Auvergne.<\/strong><\/p>\n Euan Ferrie, Huw Jones, Kyle Steyn and Jack Dempsey crossed in the first half for Glasgow to lead 26-7 at the break, with George Moala’s try the solitary Clermont response.<\/p>\n The hosts added a penalty try, Glasgow lost two men to the sin-bin and Irae Simone crossed as the French side threatened a comeback, but Steyn’s second try ensured Glasgow made it three bonus-point wins from three in the pool stage.<\/p>\n Warriors host Saracens at Scotstoun next weekend knowing a victory will ensure top spot in Pool 1, while Clermont face Sharks in Durban seeking their first points in the competition.<\/p>\n Edinburgh edge Gloucester with superb fightback<\/a>Subscribe to our dedicated Scottish Rugby page<\/a><\/p>\n Jones, returning from injury to make his first appearance since the Lions series last summer, made a trademark break from deep in the opening few minutes that put Clermont on the backfoot.<\/p>\n A cynical knock-on from Clermont flanker Pita-Gus Sowakula resulted in a trip to the bin and after a succession of penalties, wing Steyn claimed a lineout, from which Ferrie powered over at the back of a rolling maul to give Glasgow the lead.<\/p>\n Jones looked threatening every time he got his hands on the ball and he showed lightning speed to exploit a mismatch in the Clermont midfield and race in for Glasgow’s second try.<\/p>\n Franco Smith’s side were bossing it and they extended their advantage as Jones dinked a clever kick over the top for Kyle Rowe, who then released Steyn to run in under the sticks.<\/p>\n Clermont finally showed signs of life when Moala burst through to score, but Jones and Rowe combined to send Dempsey over to wrap up the bonus point before half-time.<\/p>\n It was a stroll in the park for Glasgow, until it wasn’t. <\/p>\n Patrick Schikerling and George Horne were yellow-carded for cynical play in preventing a Clermont try, the penalty try was awarded and Warriors were down to 13 men.<\/p>\n The Scots navigated most of the 10-minute numerical disadvantage well, but were carved open by a superb Clermont counter-attack – finished off by Simone – just before their full complement was restored.<\/p>\n From a relative cruise at 26-7, Glasgow’s lead had been slashed to five points, setting up a grandstand finish.<\/p>\n Dan Lancaster and Matt Fagerson were held up over the Clermont line as the visitors looked to put the game beyond reach.<\/p>\n They eventually landed the killer blow when substitute Max Williamson went rampaging downfield, before feeding it wide for Steyn to stroll over in the corner.<\/p>\n Clermont threw everything at the Warriors in the final minutes but the visitors soaked it up for yet another statement win in what is shaping up to be a memorable Champions Cup campaign.<\/p>\n Clermont Auvergne<\/strong>: Guillaud, Delguy, Loaloa, Moala, Fall, Plummer, Zamora; Lotrian, Massa, Dzmanashvili, Lanen, Simmons, Tixeront, Sowakula, Tolofua.<\/p>\n Replacements: Lam, Falgoux, Michaux, Muarua, Doornebal, Simone, Frier, Ojovan.<\/p>\n Glasgow Warriors<\/strong>: Rowe, Steyn (capt), Jones, Tuipulotu, Dobie, Lancaster, Horne; Schickerling, Hiddleston, Z Fagerson, Craig, Cummings, Ferrie, M Fagerson, Dempsey.<\/p>\n Replacements: Stephen, Sutherland, Talakai, Williamson, Brown, Miller, McDowall, Afshar.<\/p>\nLine-ups<\/h2>\n