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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Bayonne face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 19 on Sat 25th February 2023 at Stade Jean Dauger. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.
Castres won the last encounter but Castres are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Castres in 8th and Bayonne in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Bayonne vs Castres will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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The Bayonne supporters go wild as Camille Lopez successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Bayonne leads to a try for Maxime Machenaud
The Bayonne supporters go wild as Camille Lopez successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Uzair Cassiem
Camille Lopez kicks the penalty.
Camille Lopez adds the two points for Bayonne.
Incisive passing by Bayonne is finished off by Sireli Maqala, as they goes over for the try.
Benjamin Urdapilleta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Castres Olympique as Tom Staniforth goes over.
Camille Lopez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Bayonne is finished off by Bastien Pourailly
Asier Usarraga (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Geoffrey Palis (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Camille Lopez does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the penalty.