article_snippet.sent: Jonathan Davies has warned Saracens in Champions Cup that Clermont Auvergne are ‘sharpening the blade’ ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final having made easy meat of Northampton.
article_snippet.sent: Both clubs are going in search of Both clubs first-ever European crown and, after leaving Wales in search of continental success last summer, Jonathan Davies is determined to deliver another perfect performance in Saint Etienne.
article_snippet.sent: The plan is to replicate the Northampton display,’ said Jonathan Davies.
article_snippet.sent: It is a 90-mile drive from the industrial town to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, where the Top 14 side are aiming to make amends for last year’s semi-final defeat at the hands of Saracens.
article_snippet.sent: According to Davies, the Clermont Auvergne gameplan is simple: build an early lead, ease the pressure and force Saracens to run the ball rather than kick.
article_snippet.sent: While Saracens are flying the English flag in Europe’s premier competition, Exeter are preparing to face Gloucester in the second-tier Challenge Cup.
highlights_snippet.sent: French side aiming to make amends for last year's exit at same stage .
  