Rugby: Clermont's Kotaro Matsushima scores first tries in French 1st division

Japan star Kotaro Matsushima scored his first tries in the French first division on Saturday in Clermont's 50-29 victory over Pau.Starting on the right wing, Matsushima crossed twice in the second half at his home ground to help lift Clermont above Toulouse at the top of the French first-division standings.He opened his league account for Clermont in the 46th minute off a pass from flyhalf Camille Lopez deep in opposition territory, and scored again in the 77th when he shook off the defense while making a run down the right and cruised into the in-goal.Matsushima said his belief in playing …READ FULL ARTICLE