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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
Clermont face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 17 on Sat 4th February 2023 at Stade Marcel Michelin. 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.
Clermont 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 9th and Clermont in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Clermont 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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Anthony Belleau converts the try.
A wonderful passing move by ASM Clermont Auvergne is finished off by Peceli Yato
Josaia Raisuqe (Castres Olympique) is shown the red card
The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the conversion.
ASM Clermont Auvergne are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Peceli Yato touching down.
Adrea Cocagi (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the points for Castres Olympique.
The touch judges raise their flags as Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Josaia Raisuqe from scoring as they record the try for Castres Olympique.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jules Plisson kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Peceli Yato from scoring as they record the try for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
Jules Plisson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Jules Plisson adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.
The ASM Clermont Auvergne maul pushes over the tryline as Benjamin Boudou scores.
Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the penalty goal.
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the points for Castres Olympique.
Baptiste Delaporte (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Benjamin Urdapilleta converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Santiago Arata leads to a try for Castres Olympique
Jules Plisson kicks the penalty.