Harlequins

36 - 33

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Harlequins

Events

Commentary

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

86'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

86'

Try

Harlequins are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alex Dombrandt picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Dombrandt bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Marchant bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

76'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Josaia Raisuqe getting some game time.

74'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Theo Hannoyer being replaced.

74'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with George Hammond getting some game time.

73'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Hugh Tizard being replaced.

73'

Harlequins make a substitution with Marcus Smith coming on.

66'

Harlequins make a substitution with Tommaso Allan coming off.

66'

Castres Olympique sub Paula Ngauamo comes onto the field.

63'

Gaetan Barlot departs for Castres Olympique.

63'

Castres Olympique sub Jeremy Fernandez comes onto the field.

63'

Rory Kockott departs for Castres Olympique.

63'

Harlequins sub Santiago Garcia Botta comes onto the field.

63'

Joe Marler departs for Harlequins.

63'

Ben Botica curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

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

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Botica goes through the gap.

60'

Vilimoni Botitu comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Pierre Aguillon leaves the field.

58'

Archie White comes on.

52'

Viliami Taulani comes off.

52'

Ben Botica has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

51'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Filipo Nakosi to score the try.

50'

What a run here by Filipo Nakosi as they get over the gainline!

50'

Ben Botica sets up the try.

50'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Lewis Gjaltema getting some game time.

48'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Scott Steele being replaced.

48'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Joe Marchant getting some game time.

45'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Cadan Murley being replaced.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Theo Hannoyer getting some game time.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Jack Whetton being replaced.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Matt Tierney getting some game time.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Guillamon being replaced.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Julius Nostadt getting some game time.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Tichit being replaced.

45'

Harlequins make a substitution with Sam Riley coming on.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Musk coming off.

44'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan adds the two points for Harlequins.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Harlequins leads to a try for Alex Dombrandt.

42'

Alex Dombrandt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Dino Lamb played a key part in that try.

42'

Louis Lynagh makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Harlequins sub Mak Wilson comes onto the field.

38'

Simon Kerrod departs for Harlequins.

38'

Conversion

Ben Botica does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Castres Olympique as Rory Kockott goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Rory Kockott being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Filipo Nakosi sets up the try.

34'

Yellow Card

Joe Marler (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

33'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Viliami Taulani scores from close range.

27'

Scott Steele played a key part in that try.

27'

Louis Le Brun comes on.

26'

Thomas Larregain comes off.

26'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Harlequins are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Huw Jones picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

Penalty Goal

Ben Botica adds the points for Castres Olympique.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick David took full advantage.

15'

Tommaso Allan hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Alex Dombrandt

13'

Spellbinding play by Nick David is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick David took full advantage.

11'

Ben Botica has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

10'

Try

Antoine Zeghdar scores the try from close range.

A gap opened in the defence and Antoine Zeghdar took full advantage.

Rory Kockott played a key part in that try.

Ben Botica has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Gaetan Barlot

The defensive line has been broken as Gaetan Barlot goes through the gap.

Rory Kockott sets up the try.

Penalty Goal

Ben Botica has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Castres 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 21st January 2022, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Twickenham Stoop

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

100%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

36 - 33

86'

Dombrandt

34 - 33

83'

Cocagi

61'

29 - 33

Nakosi

50'

29 - 28

Allan

29 - 23

43'

Dombrandt

27 - 23

42'

Half Time

Allan

22 - 23

39'

Botica

35'

19 - 23

Kockott

34'

19 - 21

Marler

19 - 16

33'

Allan

19 - 16

28'

Taulani

17 - 16

27'

Allan

12 - 16

22'

Jones

10 - 16

22'

Botica

20'

5 - 16

Dombrandt

5 - 13

13'

Zeghdar

0 - 13

Barlot

0 - 8

Botica

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Castres

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Castres

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

42%

3-6 secs

32%

36%

6+ secs

11%

18%

101

Rucks Won

Harlequins vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Castres in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Fri 21st January 2022 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but Harlequins are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Castres in 2nd and Harlequins in 9th as such Castres are favourites on paper.

Harlequins vs Castres Squads

The official squads for Harlequins 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.