Castres

32 - 13

Full Time

Vannes

Castres vs Vannes

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Yellow Card

Stephen Varney (Vannes) is shown a yellow card

78'

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

73'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Papali'i being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Santiago Arata took full advantage.

72'

Vannes make a substitution with Leon Boulier coming on.

69'

Vannes make a substitution with Joe Edwards coming off.

69'

Vannes make a substitution with Thibault Debaes coming on.

69'

Vannes make a substitution with Maxime Lafage coming off.

69'

Vannes make a substitution with Simon Augry coming on.

69'

Vannes make a substitution with Sione Kalamafoni coming off.

69'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Julien Dumora coming on.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Remy Baget coming off.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Santiago Arata coming on.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Jeremy Fernandez coming off.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Pierre Colonna coming on.

66'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Gaetan Barlot coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Jeremy Fernandez successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Vilimoni Botitu

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Vilimoni Botitu goes through the gap.

65'

Jeremy Fernandez sets up the try.

65'

Vannes sub Filipo Nakosi comes onto the field.

64'

Tani Vili departs for Vannes.

64'

Conversion

The Vannes supporters go wild as Maxime Lafage successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

The Vannes pack has powered over for Theo Beziat to score the try.

63'

Castres Olympique sub Mathieu Babillot comes onto the field.

62'

Baptiste Cope departs for Castres Olympique.

62'

Castres Olympique sub Nathanael Hulleu comes onto the field.

60'

Christian Ambadiang departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Penalty Goal

Jeremy Fernandez adds the points for Castres Olympique.

59'

Jeremy Fernandez has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Castres Olympique results in a try for Louis Le Brun.

54'

That's a great try assist by Remy Baget.

54'

What a run here by Abraham Papali'i as they get over the gainline!

54'

Theo Beziat comes on.

52'

Cyril Blanchard comes off.

52'

Hugo Djehi comes on.

52'

Thomas Moukoro comes off.

52'

Phil Kite comes on.

52'

Santiago Medrano comes off.

52'

Timothe Mezou comes on.

52'

Fabrice Metz comes off.

52'

Matthieu Uhila comes on.

52'

Simon Augry comes off.

52'

Robin Taccola comes on.

52'

Filipo Nakosi comes off.

52'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Walcker getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Tichit being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Corato being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez adds the two points for Castres Olympique.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Baptiste Delaporte dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Yellow Card

Sione Kalamafoni (Vannes) is shown a yellow card

44'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Leone Nakarawa coming on.

44'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Florent Vanverberghe coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

The Vannes supporters go wild as Maxime Lafage successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Baptiste Delaporte bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Vilimoni Botitu took full advantage.

14'

Maxime Lafage steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

12'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lafage kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Vannes 
  
 Round 21 
  
 Sat 19th April 2025, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Tual Trainini

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Le Brun

32 - 13

80'

Varney

78'

29 - 13

Fernandez

29 - 13

66'

Botitu

27 - 13

65'

Lafage

64'

22 - 13

Beziat

63'

22 - 11

Fernandez

22 - 6

59'

Le Brun

19 - 6

54'

Fernandez

14 - 6

45'

Delaporte

12 - 6

44'

Kalamafoni

44'

7 - 6

Half Time

Lafage

30'

7 - 6

Fernandez

7 - 3

25'

Vanverberghe

5 - 3

24'

Lafage

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Vannes

More Less

Defence Profile

Castres

Vannes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

31%

41%

3-6 secs

37%

30%

6+ secs

33%

28%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

63'

72'

75'

78'

Castres

Vannes

Castres vs Vannes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Vannes in Top 14 Round 21 on Sat 19th April 2025 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST, 02:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Vannes in 6th and Castres in 14th as such Vannes are favourites on paper.

Castres vs Vannes Squads

The official squads for Castres vs Vannes will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.