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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 Toulon in Top 14 Round 23 on Sat 22nd April 2023 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.
Toulon 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 2 places in the league table with Toulon in 7th and Castres in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Castres vs Toulon 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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The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Benjamin Urdapilleta successfully kicks the conversion.
A series of passes by Castres Olympique results in a try for Josaia Raisuqe
Matthias Halagahu (RC Toulon) is shown the red card
The touch judges raise their flags as Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Biggar kicks the penalty goal.
Dan Biggar adds the points for RC Toulon.
Thomas Salles does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the two points for Castres Olympique.
Vilimoni Botitu intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.
Benjamin Urdapilleta makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Thomas Salles has kicked a penalty goal.
The RC Toulon supporters go wild as Dan Biggar successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Biggar kicks the penalty goal.
Benjamin Urdapilleta does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Great hands by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Julien Dumora
Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.