Castres

18 - 20

Full Time

Harlequins

Castres vs Harlequins

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Martin Laveau bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

77'

Simon Meka comes on.

75'

Nick Champion de Crespigny comes off.

75'

George Hammond comes on.

75'

Hugh Tizard comes off.

75'

Conversion

Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Martin Laveau leads to a try for Castres Olympique

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Martin Laveau took full advantage.

74'

Thomas Combezou played a key part in that try.

74'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Jack Musk getting some game time.

74'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Jack Walker being replaced.

74'

Penalty Goal

Marcus Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Beard getting some game time.

70'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Andre Esterhuizen being replaced.

70'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Garcia Botta getting some game time.

70'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Joe Marler being replaced.

70'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Louis Le Brun coming on.

69'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Thomas Larregain coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcus Smith took full advantage.

66'

Harlequins sub Lewis Gjaltema comes onto the field.

64'

Danny Care departs for Harlequins.

64'

Castres Olympique sub Santiago Arata comes onto the field.

61'

Rory Kockott departs for Castres Olympique.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Larregain goes through the gap.

60'

Simon Kerrod comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Will Collier leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Marcus Smith kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Alex Dombrandt.

50'

What a run here by Alex Dombrandt as they get over the gainline!

50'

Hugh Tizard sets up the try.

50'

Brice Humbert comes on.

50'

Paula Ngauamo comes off.

50'

Tom Staniforth comes on.

50'

Jack Whetton comes off.

50'

Julius Nostadt comes on.

50'

Antoine Tichit comes off.

50'

Jack Kenningham comes on.

50'

Tom Lawday comes off.

50'

Matt Tierney comes on.

50'

Antoine Guillamon comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Marcus Smith has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

41'

Penalty Goal

Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Penalty Goal

Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Conversion

Marcus Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Harlequins ends with a try for Louis Lynagh.

31'

Spellbinding play by Danny Care is finished off with a try.

31'

Benjamin Urdapilleta takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Castres Olympique is finished off by Josaia Raisuqe

17'

Filipo Nakosi sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Filipo Nakosi bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

17'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Tyler Ardron coming on.

15'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Teariki Ben Nicholas coming off.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Huw Jones took full advantage.

14'

The defensive line has been broken as Huw Jones goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Harlequins 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 12th December 2021, 09:30am PST 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Urdapilleta

18 - 20

75'

Laveau

16 - 20

74'

Smith

73'

11 - 20

Smith

51'

11 - 17

Dombrandt

50'

11 - 15

Smith

46'

11 - 10

Half Time

Urdapilleta

11 - 7

38'

Urdapilleta

8 - 7

36'

Smith

32'

5 - 7

Lynagh

31'

5 - 5

Raisuqe

5 - 0

17'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Harlequins

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Defence Profile

Castres

Harlequins

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

22%

54%

3-6 secs

33%

26%

6+ secs

42%

13%

Rucks Won

Castres vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Harlequins in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sun 12th December 2021 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Harlequins 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 7 places in the league table with Harlequins in 2nd and Castres in 9th as such Harlequins are favourites on paper.

Castres vs Harlequins Squads

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