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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
Perpignan face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 5 on Sat 1st October 2022 at Stade Aime Giral. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST 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 4 places in the league table with Castres in 9th and Perpignan in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Perpignan 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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Mike Tadjer (USAP) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Julien Dumora kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Adrea Cocagi
Julien Dumora does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by USAP is finished off by Afusipa Taumoepeau, as they goes over for the try.
Mathieu Babillot (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Tristan Tedder kicks the penalty goal.
Tristan Tedder adds the points for USAP.
Tristan Tedder kicks the penalty.