Castres

39 - 37

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Castres

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Castres Olympique are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jeremy Fernandez picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Simone Ferrari comes on.

78'

Ignacio Mendy comes off.

78'

Yellow Card

Thomas Gallo (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

77'

Thomas Gallo comes on.

76'

Mirco Spagnolo comes off.

76'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Michele Lamaro coming on.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Lorenzo Cannone coming off.

65'

Jeremy Fernandez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

65'

Try

The kick through from Castres Olympique has allowed Christian Ambadiang to touch down.

64'

Remy Baget sets up the try.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Malakai Fekitoa comes onto the field.

62'

Tomas Albornoz departs for Benetton Rugby.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tomas Albornoz kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Castres Olympique sub Nathanael Hulleu comes onto the field.

60'

Louis Le Brun departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Tomas Albornoz goes through the gap.

59'

Alessandro Garbisi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

59'

Andy Uren leaves the field.

59'

Jeremy Fernandez comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Santiago Arata leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tomas Albornoz kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Paolo Odogwu scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Paolo Odogwu as they get over the gainline!

57'

Juan Ignacio Brex played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Theo Chabouni as they get over the gainline!

56'

Siua Maile comes on.

53'

Bautista Bernasconi comes off.

53'

Tomas Albornoz comes on.

53'

Rhyno Smith comes off.

53'

Baptiste Delaporte comes on.

53'

Abraham Papali'i comes off.

53'

Yellow Card

Florent Vanverberghe (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

52'

Yellow Card

Manuel Zuliani (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

52'

What a run here by Jacob Umaga as they get over the gainline!

52'

Federico Ruzza comes on.

52'

Scott Scrafton comes off.

52'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Loris Zarantonello getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Gaetan Barlot being replaced.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Lois Guerois-Galisson getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Walcker being replaced.

49'

Louis Le Brun makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Aurelien Azar getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Will Collier being replaced.

48'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mirco Spagnolo getting some game time.

48'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo being replaced.

48'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giosue Zilocchi getting some game time.

48'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Jack Goodhue makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Florent Vanverberghe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jacob Umaga will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Bautista Bernasconi dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Jacob Umaga coming on.

43'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tomas Albornoz coming off.

43'

Thomas Gallo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Paolo Odogwu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Red Card

Adrien Seguret (Castres Olympique) is shown the red card

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Louis Le Brun will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Castres Olympique is finished off by Mathieu Babillot, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Theo Chabouni.

39'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Theo Chabouni being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Ignacio Mendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Juan Ignacio Brex, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Ignacio Mendy sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Riccardo Favretto being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Leone Nakarawa comes on for Castres Olympique.

33'

Paul Jedrasiak leaves the field.

33'

Benetton Rugby go for goal with Tomas Albornoz taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Benetton Rugby ends with a try for Ignacio Mendy.

32'

Trouble here as Ignacio Mendy breaches the defence.

32'

Tomas Albornoz sets up the try.

32'

Louis Le Brun curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

An interception by Remy Baget allows them to race away to score.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Remy Baget bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

22'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Louis Le Brun as they hook it left.

20'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Jack Goodhue coming on.

19'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Adrea Cocagi coming off.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tomas Albornoz bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

17'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Castres Olympique results in a try for Theo Chabouni

16'

Spellbinding play by Louis Le Brun is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Abraham Papali'i took full advantage.

13'

Tomas Albornoz steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Paolo Odogwu took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Tomas Albornoz kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a conversion.

Try

Benetton Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Thomas Gallo touching down.

That's a great try assist by Andy Uren.

Conversion

Louis Le Brun has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Remy Baget

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Chabouni goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Benetton 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 5th April 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

36%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

97%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fernandez

39 - 37

79'

Fernandez

37 - 37

78'

Gallo

77'

32 - 37

Ambadiang

32 - 37

64'

Albornoz

62'

27 - 37

Albornoz

57'

27 - 34

Odogwu

57'

27 - 32

Zuliani

52'

27 - 27

Vanverberghe

27 - 27

52'

Le Brun

27 - 27

47'

Bernasconi

43'

24 - 27

Seguret

24 - 22

42'

Half Time

Babillot

24 - 22

39'

Albornoz

36'

19 - 22

Brex

35'

19 - 20

Mendy

32'

19 - 15

Baget

19 - 10

22'

Le Brun

14 - 10

17'

Chabouni

12 - 10

16'

Albornoz

7 - 10

Albornoz

7 - 7

Gallo

7 - 5

Le Brun

7 - 0

Baget

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Castres

71%

Draw

Benetton

28%

Ruck-Won by Baptiste Delaporte

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Benetton

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Defence Profile

Castres

Benetton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

3-6 secs

30%

18%

6+ secs

11%

23%

113

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

73'

75'

76'

77'

Castres

Benetton

Castres vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Benetton in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sat 5th April 2025 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Castres won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Benetton in 2nd and Castres in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Castres vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Castres vs Benetton will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.