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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
Castres face off against Bordeaux in Top 14 Round 16 on Sat 28th January 2023 at Stade Pierre Fabre. 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.
Bordeaux won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 6th and Castres in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Castres vs Bordeaux 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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Zack Holmes kicks the penalty.
Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.
Zack Holmes makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the penalty.
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the two points for Castres Olympique.
What an effort there by Nick Champion de Crespigny as they score the try.
Benjamin Urdapilleta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Wilfrid Hounkpatin scores from close range.
Lekso Kaulashvili (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the points for Castres Olympique.
Adrea Cocagi (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Zack Holmes does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Zack Holmes makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Zack Holmes kicks the penalty.
Zack Holmes has kicked a penalty goal.