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Northampton
Northampton
38 - 8
Full Time
Castres
Castres

Castres vs Northampton

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joris Dupont bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Chabouni bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

80'
Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

75'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Henry Pollock leads to a try for Northampton Saints

74'

Archie McParland played a key part in that try.

74'

Jeremy Fernandez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'
Try

Pierre Colonna scores the try from close range.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Remy Baget coming on.

65'

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

65'

Northampton Saints sub Archie McParland comes onto the field.

63'

Alex Mitchell departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Tom West comes onto the field.

63'

Emmanuel Iyogun departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Iakopo Petelo-Mapu comes onto the field.

63'

Juarno Augustus departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Rory Hutchinson comes onto the field.

63'

Ollie Sleightholme departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Luke Green comes onto the field.

63'

Elliot Millar Mills departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Fin Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Castres Olympique sub Abraham Papali'i comes onto the field.

63'

Tyler Ardron departs for Castres Olympique.

63'
Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Juarno Augustus touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Alex Mitchell is finished off with a try.

62'

Craig Wright comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Curtis Langdon leaves the field.

57'

Chunya Munga comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Temo Mayanavanua leaves the field.

57'

Joris Dupont comes on.

52'

Vilimoni Botitu comes off.

52'

What a run here by Pierre Colonna as they get over the gainline!

51'

Mathieu Babillot comes on.

50'

Yann Peysson comes off.

50'

Nicolas Corato comes on.

50'

Aurelien Azar comes off.

50'

Pierre Colonna comes on.

50'

Loris Zarantonello comes off.

50'

Jeremy Fernandez comes on.

50'

Santiago Arata comes off.

50'

Vilimoni Botitu comes on.

50'

Joris Dupont comes off.

50'

Alex Coles comes on.

50'

Angus Scott-Young comes off.

50'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Wayan de Benedittis getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Lois Guerois-Galisson being replaced.

49'
Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

49'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Curtis Langdon dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Josaia Raisuqe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Fin Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Juarno Augustus dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Juarno Augustus makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tommy Freeman played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

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

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Le Brun bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Adrien Seguret took full advantage.

12'
Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

8'
Try

A stunning solo try from Temo Mayanavanua

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Temo Mayanavanua goes through the gap.

7'

That's a great try assist by Alex Mitchell.

7'
Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun kicks the penalty.

6'
Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

3'
Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Fraser Dingwall touching down.

3'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Northampton v Castres
Northampton v Castres
Investec Champions Cup
Round 1
Sat 7th December 2024, 07:15am PST
Sat 7th December 2024, 07:15am PST
cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
Referee
Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +30
Northampton
Castres
Northampton
Time in lead
Castres
79
Mins in lead
0
98%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
39%
Possession Last 10 min
61%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Smith
38 - 8
75'
Pollock
36 - 8
74'
Colonna
68'
31 - 8
Augustus
31 - 3
62'
Smith
26 - 3
49'
Langdon
24 - 3
49'
Augustus
19 - 3
43'
Half Time
Smith
14 - 3
8'
Mayanavanua
12 - 3
7'
Le Brun
6'
7 - 3
Smith
7 - 0
3'
Dingwall
5 - 0
3'
Start

Win Probability

Northampton
85%
Draw
1%
Castres
14%
Start of Possession Passages by Fin Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.7
8
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1
8
Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton
Castres
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Defence Profile

Northampton
Castres
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
69%
65%
3-6 secs
26%
25%
6+ secs
5%
9%
83
Rucks Won
112

Last 5 Penalties

67'
71'
78'
79'
81'
Northampton
Castres

Northampton Saints vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Castres in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 7th December 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 04:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Northampton Saints won the last encounter but Northampton Saints 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 1st and Northampton Saints in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Castres Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints 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.

Other Fixtures

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