James redeemed as Clermont win thriller

[AndyS]

By Pirate Irwin, AAP (had to include the name...)

Australian fly-half Brock James emerged from weeks of torment to inspire Clermont to their fourth successive Top 14 final and 11th in all on Saturday as they edged out three-time champions Toulon 35-29 in extra time.

Clermont, who saw a 10-point lead wiped out with just three minutes of regular time remaining, will face titleholders Perpignan - who beat Toulouse on Friday - in the final on May 29 at the Stade de France.

James, who was distraught after a dreadful performance with the boot in the European Cup quarter-final defeat by Leinster in March, landed a penalty and then a stunning 50-metre drop goal in extra-time to turn the match their way once more.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/spo...-win-thriller/

[Dramoth]

By Pirate Irwin, AAP (had to include the name...)

Australian fly-half Brock James emerged from weeks of torment to inspire Clermont to their fourth successive Top 14 final and 11th in all on Saturday as they edged out three-time champions Toulon 35-29 in extra time.

Clermont, who saw a 10-point lead wiped out with just three minutes of regular time remaining, will face titleholders Perpignan - who beat Toulouse on Friday - in the final on May 29 at the Stade de France.

James, who was distraught after a dreadful performance with the boot in the European Cup quarter-final defeat by Leinster in March, landed a penalty and then a stunning 50-metre drop goal in extra-time to turn the match their way once more.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/spo...-win-thriller/

I just saw Brock's drop goal... he was inside of Clermont's 22 when he launched the rocket... was a mongrel off the boot, but the power he jacked into it sent it over just inside the right upright.

Awesome effort by Brock.

[Burgs]

Perhaps the drop kick that stops him coming "home"?