Full time in Castres and both sides will be a little disappointed. Overall a decent performance from the homeside with many opportunities. Credit to La Rochelle who looked dangerous even in the dying moments of the game when defeat was imminent.
A pass doesnt come to hand and the ball is kicked to touch.
They are at the La Rochelle 22 metre line and quicky advancing.
Castres get another penalty on the halfway line and choose to take it quickly, seeking another try.
La Rochelle with another opportunity for a try but again are just stopped short of the line. Possession is turned over and Castres are awarded the penalty.
La Rochelle have come away withe the ball and broken through the Castres line. Great running and offloads leads almost to a try.
Castres have a scrum outside the La Rochelle 22 metre line.
La Rochelle break the homeside's defence after good build up and score a try with Mali.
A Castres player is tackled high while scrambling to defend a deep kick. Referee penalises with a yellow card and a penalty.
La Rochelle strike back with a lineout near Castre tryline and go for the maul. Castre pressure the ruck and earn a penalty and a chance to clear their lines after La Rochelle hold on.