Perpignan

43 - 12

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mathieu Acebes bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

79'

Tavite Veredamu comes on.

78'

Alivereti Duguivalu comes off.

78'

Castres Olympique go for goal with Pierre Popelin taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

Nathanael Hulleu goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nathanael Hulleu bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Leone Nakarawa is finished off with a try.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Pierre Popelin took full advantage.

72'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Joris Dupont coming on.

67'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Adrien Seguret coming off.

67'

USAP make a substitution with Kelian Galletier coming on.

66'

USAP make a substitution with Jacobus van Tonder coming off.

66'

USAP sub Jean Pascal Barraque comes onto the field.

62'

Tavite Veredamu departs for USAP.

62'

USAP sub Victor Montgaillard comes onto the field.

62'

Ignacio Ruiz departs for USAP.

62'

Josaia Raisuqe comes on for Castres Olympique.

59'

Filipo Nakosi leaves the field.

59'

Florent Vanverberghe comes on for Castres Olympique.

56'

Tom Staniforth leaves the field.

56'

Joaquin Oviedo comes on.

54'

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes off.

54'

Sadek Deghmache comes on.

54'

Tom Ecochard comes off.

54'

Pietro Ceccarelli comes on.

54'

Nemo Roelofse comes off.

54'

Posolo Tuilagi comes on.

54'

Kelian Galletier comes off.

54'

Mathieu Acebes comes on.

54'

Ali Crossdale comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jake McIntyre kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by USAP results in a try for Jake McIntyre.

52'

That's a great try assist by Tom Ecochard.

52'

What a run here by Lucas Dubois as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Apisai Naqalevu as they get over the gainline!

51'

Loris Zarantonello comes on.

51'

Pierre Colonna comes off.

51'

Santiago Arata comes on.

50'

Jeremy Fernandez comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jake McIntyre kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The USAP maul march their way over the white wash for Ignacio Ruiz to touch down.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Leone Nakarawa getting some game time.

46'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Gauthier Maravat being replaced.

46'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Levan Chilachava getting some game time.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Henry Thomas being replaced.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Tichit getting some game time.

45'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Walcker being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Jake McIntyre adds the two points for USAP.

45'

Try

Slick passing by USAP leads to a try for Tom Ecochard.

43'

Lucas Dubois played a key part in that try.

43'

Lucas Dubois makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The left post denies Jake McIntyre from adding the extras.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by USAP is finished off by Ignacio Ruiz, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by USAP has led to Ignacio Ruiz being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Patrick Sobela played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

USAP go for goal with Jake McIntyre taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Tavite Veredamu as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by USAP has led to Tavite Veredamu being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Jake McIntyre does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this USAP maul...no miracles today as Jacobus van Tonder powers over.

32'

Xavier Chiocci comes on for USAP.

31'

Giorgi Tetrashvili leaves the field.

31'

Yellow Card

Pierre Popelin (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

31'

Conversion

Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Castres Olympique ends with a try for Gauthier Maravat.

26'

Jack Goodhue played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Jeremy Fernandez breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Jack Goodhue breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as Ali Crossdale breaches the defence.

25'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathanael Hulleu took full advantage.

13'

Jake McIntyre has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

Tavite Veredamu scores the try from close range.

11'

Tom Ecochard played a key part in that try.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Perpignan v Castres 
  
 Round 20 
  
 Sat 30th March 2024, 09:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Aime Giral

Points Flow Chart

Perpignan win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hulleu

77'

43 - 12

McIntyre

43 - 7

53'

McIntyre

41 - 7

52'

McIntyre

36 - 7

50'

Ruiz

34 - 7

48'

McIntyre

29 - 7

45'

Ecochard

27 - 7

43'

Ruiz

22 - 7

41'

Half Time

Veredamu

17 - 7

38'

McIntyre

12 - 7

34'

van Tonder

10 - 7

32'

Popelin

31'

5 - 7

Popelin

27'

5 - 7

Maravat

26'

5 - 5

Veredamu

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Perpignan

Castres

More Less

Defence Profile

Perpignan

Castres

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

41%

3-6 secs

22%

42%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

72'

75'

79'

Perpignan

Castres

Perpignan vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Perpignan face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 20 on Sat 30th March 2024 at Stade Aime Giral. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 09:00 EST in the US.

Castres 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 just 3 places in the league table with Castres in 7th and Perpignan in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Perpignan vs Castres Squads

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.