Stade Francais

39 - 16

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Stade Francais

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Pierre Popelin converts the try.

83'

Try

Castres Olympique are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Levan Chilachava picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Paul Gabrillagues comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

81'

Tanginoa Halaifonua leaves the field.

81'

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

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Geoffrey Palis bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

77'

Mathieu Hirigoyen comes on.

75'

Sekou Macalou comes off.

75'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Peniasi Dakuwaqa coming on.

68'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Jeremy Ward coming off.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Gauthier Doubrere coming on.

65'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Santiago Arata coming off.

65'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Jules Gimbert coming on.

65'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Rory Kockott coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Stade Francais Paris supporters go wild as Zack Henry successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Stade Francais Paris are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Pierre-Henri Azagoh touching down.

64'

Rory Kockott sets up the try.

64'

Stade Francais Paris sub Lendi Dakaj comes onto the field.

60'

Paul Alo-Emile departs for Stade Francais Paris.

60'

Zack Henry curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

60'

Try

Stade Francais Paris are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sekou Macalou touching down.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Sekou Macalou goes through the gap.

59'

Yann Peysson comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Abraham Papali'i leaves the field.

58'

Geoffrey Palis comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Vilimoni Botitu leaves the field.

58'

Wayan de Benedittis comes on.

54'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes off.

54'

Levan Chilachava comes on.

54'

Wilfrid Hounkpatin comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zack Henry kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Jeremy Ward allows them to score the try.

53'

What a run here by Jeremy Ward as they get over the gainline!

53'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Cope getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Delaporte being replaced.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Gauthier Maravat getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Leone Nakarawa being replaced.

49'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Pesenti getting some game time.

47'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with JJ van der Mescht being replaced.

47'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Romain Briatte getting some game time.

47'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Mathieu Hirigoyen being replaced.

47'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Pierre-Henri Azagoh getting some game time.

47'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Paul Gabrillagues being replaced.

47'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Sergo Abramishvili getting some game time.

47'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Moses Alo-Emile being replaced.

47'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Nathanael Hulleu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Stade Francais Paris sub Mickael Ivaldi comes onto the field.

40'

Lucas Peyresblanques departs for Stade Francais Paris.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Zack Henry will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Stade Francais Paris is finished off by Jeremy Ward, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Stade Francais Paris has led to Jeremy Ward being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Zack Henry.

39'

Yellow Card

Tom Staniforth (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

38'

Fabulous play by Stade Francais Paris has led to Charles Laloi being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Zack Henry hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

34'

Loris Zarantonello comes on for Castres Olympique.

30'

Gaetan Barlot leaves the field.

30'

Conversion

Zack Henry makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lucas Peyresblanques scores from close range.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gaetan Barlot bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

24'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Paul Gabrillagues coming on.

17'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Pierre-Henri Azagoh coming off.

17'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Pierre-Henri Azagoh coming on.

15'

Stade Francais Paris make a substitution with Paul Gabrillagues coming off.

15'

Zack Henry has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

Lucas Peyresblanques scores the try from close range.

13'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Zack Henry has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stade Francais v Castres 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 4th November 2023, 09:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Jean Bouin

Points Flow Chart

Stade Francais win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Popelin

83'

39 - 16

Chilachava

82'

39 - 14

Henry

39 - 9

65'

Azagoh

37 - 9

64'

Macalou

32 - 9

59'

Henry

27 - 9

54'

Ward

25 - 9

53'

Popelin

46'

20 - 9

Half Time

Ward

20 - 6

39'

Staniforth

38'

15 - 6

Henry

15 - 6

28'

Peyresblanques

13 - 6

27'

Popelin

16'

8 - 6

Peyresblanques

8 - 3

13'

Popelin

3 - 3

Henry

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Stade Francais

Castres

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Defence Profile

Stade Francais

Castres

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

41%

3-6 secs

34%

35%

6+ secs

18%

17%

Rucks Won

Stade Francais vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stade Francais face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 5 on Sat 4th November 2023 at Stade Jean Bouin. 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.

Stade Francais won the last encounter but Castres are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Castres in 2nd and Stade Francais in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stade Francais vs Castres Squads

The official squads for Stade Francais 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.