Clermont

36 - 20

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Clermont

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Theo Giral converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by ASM Clermont Auvergne is finished off by Pita Gus Sowakula

82'

Julien Heriteau sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julien Heriteau bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julien Heriteau bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

76'

Theo Giral comes on.

75'

Benjamin Urdapilleta comes off.

75'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Yann Peysson getting some game time.

75'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Delaporte being replaced.

75'

Conversion

Julien Dumora has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Castres Olympique results in a try for Abraham Papali'i

74'

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

74'

Adrea Cocagi played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryno Pieterse took full advantage.

72'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Benjamin Urdapilleta as it drops short of the posts.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Leon Darricarrere leads to a try for ASM Clermont Auvergne

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Leon Darricarrere took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Pita Gus Sowakula.

70'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Gauthier Doubrere coming on.

69'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Jeremy Fernandez coming off.

69'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Rabah Slimani coming on.

67'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Cristian Ojovan coming off.

67'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Ryno Pieterse coming on.

65'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Nick Champion de Crespigny coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Vilimoni Botitu goes through the gap.

64'

Conversion

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Julien Dumora successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Castres Olympique are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jeremy Fernandez touching down.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Jeremy Fernandez goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Nathanael Hulleu goes through the gap.

58'

Leon Darricarrere comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

58'

George Moala leaves the field.

58'

Thibaud Lanen comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

58'

Paul Jedrasiak leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Bautista Delguy as they get over the gainline!

57'

Anthime Hemery comes on.

52'

Fritz Lee comes off.

52'

Sebastien Bezy comes on.

51'

Baptiste Jauneau comes off.

51'

Aurelien Azar comes on.

51'

Henry Thomas comes off.

51'

Gaetan Barlot comes on.

51'

Loris Zarantonello comes off.

51'

Antoine Tichit comes on.

51'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes off.

51'

Vilimoni Botitu comes on.

50'

Louis Le Brun comes off.

50'

Florent Vanverberghe comes on.

50'

Leone Nakarawa comes off.

50'

Abraham Papali'i comes on.

50'

Yann Peysson comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Joris Jurand.

48'

Joris Jurand makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Alex Newsome sets up the try.

48'

Marcos Kremer makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Louis Le Brun steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

45'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Julien Heriteau coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Leon Darricarrere coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Cristian Ojovan comes on.

29'

Rabah Slimani comes off.

29'

Etienne Fourcade comes on.

29'

Yohan Beheregaray comes off.

29'

Etienne Falgoux comes on.

29'

Giorgi Beria comes off.

29'

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

26'

Penalty Goal

Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

23'

Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun adds the points for Castres Olympique.

20'

Conversion

Benjamin Urdapilleta converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by ASM Clermont Auvergne results in a try for Alex Newsome

15'

Spellbinding play by Bautista Delguy is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Delguy took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Joris Jurand

The defensive line has been broken as Joris Jurand goes through the gap.

Yellow Card

Nathanael Hulleu (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Clermont v Castres 
  
 Round 24 
  
 Sat 18th May 2024, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Marcel Michelin

Points Flow Chart

Clermont win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Giral

36 - 20

83'

Sowakula

34 - 20

82'

Dumora

74'

29 - 20

Papali'i

74'

29 - 18

Darricarrere

29 - 13

70'

Dumora

60'

24 - 13

Fernandez

59'

24 - 11

Urdapilleta

24 - 6

50'

Jurand

22 - 6

48'

Half Time

Le Brun

35'

17 - 6

Urdapilleta

17 - 3

23'

Le Brun

20'

14 - 3

Urdapilleta

14 - 0

16'

Newsome

12 - 0

15'

Urdapilleta

7 - 0

Jurand

5 - 0

Hulleu

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Clermont

Castres

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Defence Profile

Clermont

Castres

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

39%

3-6 secs

28%

31%

6+ secs

27%

24%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

68'

78'

80'

Clermont

Castres

Clermont vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Clermont face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 24 on Sat 18th May 2024 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 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.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Castres in 7th and Clermont in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Clermont vs Castres Squads

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.