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Heineken Cup: Highlights from round two of the greatest club competition in Europe

Image: Pienaar: leading the way for Ulster's brilliant win over Montpellier

Click on the videos to view the highlights as Paul Wallace and Shaun Edwards look at the winners and losers after Round Two of the Heineken Cup.

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ASM Clermont Auvergne 23 - 16 Harlequins Paul Wallace: There was some brilliant interplay for Clermont's first try - they really have an eye for space. But as Clermont always do they get themselves into a good position and then take their foot off the pedal and Quins just kept on coming. Mike Brown really played well and Nick Evans got the drop-goal to give them a losing bonus point. Shaun Edwards: I think Harlequins played with an amazing amount of pride and they were true to their style of play. That defeat at home to Scarlets is ultimately going to hurt them in this competition but they can take a lot of pride from today's performance. They have lost a lot of size in the team and they don't seem to be as powerful as they used to be, but there effort today was outstanding. Scarlets 26 - 26 Racing Métro Paul Wallace: I think Scarlet's were lucky to get away with the draw, I think that final try that Racing scored should have been awarded. Yes it did go forward but it was a wrestle for the ball and not a knock-on. The Scarlets played some superb rugby though and they are a joy to watch, with Rhys Priestland in there they have become a different side and they have such an attacking ability outside. They are missing Samson Lee so they had a bit of a power issue upfront. Shaun Edwards: Scott William's form is the talk of Europe, the way he is playing in the last couple of weeks has been superb and I hope he can keep it going for when Wales take on the Springboks which will be a massive challenge.

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Leicester 34 - 3 Treviso Shaun Edwards: This was reminiscent of watching Leicester 15-20 years ago and Treviso were always going to be up against it. You usually see yellow cards when you are under pressure and we saw three in this game which shows how much pressure Treviso were under. Paul Wallace: Treviso are a physical side too and do not roll over easy. It was a real credit to Leicester who kept going and chased that bonus point. It came down to the last minute but it just shows the confidence they have and it is no coincidence that the big clubs with European history go on and get the bonus point even when it looks like that has gone past them. This could be very important for them. Montpellier 8 - 25 Ulster Paul Wallace: To go down to Montpellier who have started of the season so well and win is fantastic. It was a real shock to me, the Ulster pack really fronted up and they look like real contenders now. Shaun Edwards: This was a massive result for Ulster and showed their intent. Ruan Pienaar is back in there pulling the strings and kicking his goals as usual. To win by that margin against a top French team is an incredible result.

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Munster 26 - 10 Gloucester Paul Wallace: You always knew that Munster were going to come out with something after what happened in Edinburgh. Peter O'Mahony coming back into the side led from the start. Gloucester really took the game to Munster and Dan Robson at scrumhalf had an exceptional game, he dictated everything and is a real find. The score line does not reflect how well they played. Shaun Edwards: I am a huge fan of the Robson at No.9 for Gloucester. He gives defensive coaches like me sleepless nights because he has got so much pace and great vision as well. Perpignan 31 - 14 Edinburgh Shaun Edwards: I went and watched Perpignan play Gloucester last week and I was impressed with their style of play. You always get a big pack from them who love their scrimmaging, love their rolling maul but they are much more than that. What they have now is flair, Wandile Mjekevu is just absolutely magnificent. He has speed, athletic prowess and is just an excellent rugby player.

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