Clermont were unplayable in their home match against Castres. They scored 9 tries in a 63-14 demolition of the visiting side.

Pita Gus Sowakula scored his first try of the season in the 60th minute when he crashed over from close range on the back of a lineout maul.

He didn’t shirk any of his usual duties, churning out 14 carries and 9 tackles.

Clermont were beaten in their season opening game against Toulouse.

Pita Gus Sowakula started at Number 8 and put in a solid performance. He made a team high 14 carries for a tough 20 metres, a match high 3 offloads and completed all of his 12 tackle attempts.

A daunting task in week 2 as they travel to La Rochelle.

Clermont were eliminated from the title race by Bayonne 3-20. Sowakula started at Number 8 and racked up 17 tackles, the most in the match and he missed none.

Although not named in the Flying Fijians squad and not yet eligible until mid July, he will likely feature for the National side by end of year.