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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
Stade Rochelais face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 19 on Sat 22nd March 2025 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST, 02:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 06:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Castres 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 6th and Stade Rochelais in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Stade Rochelais 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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The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Louis Le Brun successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Jeremy Fernandez does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Jeremy Fernandez adds the points for Castres Olympique.
Paul Boudehent scores the try from close range.
Jeremy Fernandez makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Ihaia West has kicked a conversion.
Jack Nowell scores the try from close range.