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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
Castres face off against Stade Francais in Top 14 Round 2 on Sat 10th September 2022 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 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 5 places in the league table with Stade Francais in 4th and Castres in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Castres vs Stade Francais 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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Joris Segonds has kicked a penalty goal.
Levan Chilachava (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Sekou Macalou (Stade Francais Paris) is shown a yellow card
Joris Segonds adds the two points for Stade Francais Paris.
Slick passing by Stade Francais Paris leads to a try for Sefa Naivalu.
Julien Dumora does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Castres Olympique is finished off by Vilimoni Botitu, as they goes over for the try.
Julien Dumora does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Castres Olympique is finished off by Adrea Cocagi, as they goes over for the try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Joris Segonds kicks the penalty goal.
Julien Dumora does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Joris Segonds converts the try.
Nemo Roelofse scores the try from close range.
Julien Dumora kicks the penalty.
Julien Dumora has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Geoffrey Palis
Julien Dumora has kicked a penalty goal.