Peceli Yato started at Number 8 for Perpignan in their home clash against Racing 92. He started the game like a man on a mission, busting through the defence on a kick return and also forcing a turnover.

He would finish the match with the most carries (14) and most metres (98), 2 offloads and 3 defenders beaten but interestingly was only credited with 1 tackle according to rugbypass.

Perpignan shot out to a 10-0 lead before Racing got into their rhythm and ultimately proved a little too classy for the determined home outfit. Final score 28-15

Peceli Yato made his official Perpignan debut in round 1. Originally named on the bench, a late withdrawal saw his moved into the starting Lock position.

They played hosts to Bayonne and came away with a losing bonus point 19-26.

Yato made 6 carries, 20 metres and 7 tackles.

Peceli Yato played his last match for Clermont, the club in which he started his professional career and has spent over a decade. They faced Bayonne in their Quarter Final. Yato started on the bench and entered the game in the 48th minute.

It was his 158th Top 14 appearance and 190th cap overall. He joins Perpignan next season who will have to fight off Grenoble’s challenge to retain their spot in the competition.