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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 12 on Sat 21st December 2024 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 22:05 SAST, 09:05 NZST in New Zealand, 07:05 AEST in Australia and 12:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 4 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 2nd and Castres in 6th 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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A perfectly weighted kick allows Yoram Moefana to score the try.
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