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Given the way the ELVs have driven the tactics down here, he would have found himself in his element now. Pleased to hear he is doing well for himself though.
Aussie lifts Clermont into French final
May 30, 2009 - 7:32AM
Australian Brock James has guided his French Top 14 rugby side Clermont to victory over titleholders Toulouse in a semi-final on Friday.
The 19-9 win could be seen as revenge for Clermont, who lost last year's final to Toulouse 26-20.
It means James's team, which has never won the French title despite nine final appearances, will face the winner of Saturday's semi-final between Perpignan and Ewen McKenzie's Stade Francais in Lyon.
James, the Top 14's leading scorer, opened the scoring with a penalty in the second minute before crossing the line for the only try of the game in the 11th minute, which he successfully converted.
Clermont went into the break 13-9 up after Benoit Baby had added a further penalty, with Toulouse's points all coming from the boot of James' opposite number, Jean-Baptiste Elissalde.
In the second half both James and Baby added two further penalties to seal a great night and put them one game away from ending a century of heartache in the French first division.
© 2009 AFP
http://news.rugbyheaven.com.au/break...0530-bqjc.html
wow and he is a no. 10 as well
61 years between Grand SlamsWas the wait worth it - Ya betta baby
Aussie lifts Clermont into French final
May 30, 2009 - 7:32AM
Australian Brock James has guided his French Top 14 rugby side Clermont to victory over titleholders Toulouse in a semi-final on Friday.
The 19-9 win could be seen as revenge for Clermont, who lost last year's final to Toulouse 26-20.
It means James's team, which has never won the French title despite nine final appearances, will face the winner of Saturday's semi-final between Perpignan and Ewen McKenzie's Stade Francais in Lyon.
James, the Top 14's leading scorer, opened the scoring with a penalty in the second minute before crossing the line for the only try of the game in the 11th minute, which he successfully converted.
Clermont went into the break 13-9 up after Benoit Baby had added a further penalty, with Toulouse's points all coming from the boot of James' opposite number, Jean-Baptiste Elissalde.
In the second half both James and Baby added two further penalties to seal a great night and put them one game away from ending a century of heartache in the French first division.
This hurts just a bit since he was part of our squad and from all reports seems to be doing really well. Good on him however for making the best of his opportunities
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gee i must have missed TG post oh well just makes it hurt all the more
Generally speaking you aren’t learning much if your lips are moving!!!