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Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

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.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

A pass doesnt come to hand and the ball is kicked to touch.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

They are at the La Rochelle 22 metre line and quicky advancing.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Castres get another penalty on the halfway line and choose to take it quickly, seeking another try.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

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.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

La Rochelle have come away withe the ball and broken through the Castres line. Great running and offloads leads almost to a try.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Castres have a scrum outside the La Rochelle 22 metre line.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

La Rochelle break the homeside's defence after good build up and score a try with Mali.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

A Castres player is tackled high while scrambling to defend a deep kick. Referee penalises with a yellow card and a penalty.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

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.