Castres apply the pressure again and Brive are penalised. Palis looks to the posts and makes no mistakes.

Palis's kick comes off the upright and Brive scramble to collect under the posts.

The scrum isn't great but the ball goes wide regardless, Brives' defense is stretched and they are caught offside. Penalty Castres.

Scrum Castres 5 meters out.

The second half is underway!

half time and it's neck and neck in Brive. As expected both sides competing ferociously with high levels of intensity and physicality. You feel anything could happen in the second 40 so stay tuned for further updates.

Brive on the attack and Castres are pinged for going off their feet. A good opportunity here for Brive to take the lead.

Mignardi is replaced by Mafi due to a blood injury on the stroke of half time.

Half time approaching and Brive look to go wide to Namy who makes good ground showing some serious pace.

A long passage of play results in Cedric Garcia popping up for an opportunistic drop at goal. 8-9