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Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Castres have worked their way back into this game after an impressive start to the half by Clermont.All tied now with 15 minutes to play

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Tii Paulo tries to play scrum half and completely overthrows his pass to James putting Clermont under huge pressure inside their 22. Eventually they can calm it down and James clears

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Clermont have responded to Castres late try at then end of the first half, and have easily been the better team so far this half

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Some more unbelievable offloading by Clermont from inside their 22. Both Rougerire and Sivivatu throwing some ridiculous offloads

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Brilliant try from Clermont here all the way from their 22. James tries a cheeky chipped ball over the top which is claimed by Rougerie, who passes to Sivivatu, who after reaching the half way offloads superbly to Stanley, who breaks 3 tackles before he's eventually dragged down 5 metres from the line. Two plays later with the forwards ,Bardy drives over

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

He does not miss the penalty though and reduces the deficit to one

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Brock James misses a second Drop goal of the game but this time had advantage on his side so it was a free play.

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Castres under pressure after Number 8 Claassen mis hits a clearance kick with men outside and plenty of time. He shouldn't have attempted that

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Tales gets the second half under way

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Half time here at the Stade Pierre Antione and its the home side Castres who lead by 10 points to six. In what was a very even sided half , Castres have taken the lead with the very last play of the half, which will anger the Clermont coaching staff. This game is far from decided and will hopefully provide an entertaining second half as a result