Wilson carries with some intent

Newcastle apply the pressure, looking for the right key to the right door.

Referee losing patience with the front row and Castres concede the free kick

Connon's effort is pulled fractionally wide,

First scrum brings a penalty for Falcons 35m out down the left, and Brett Connon calls for the tee.

Early foray from Connon with ball in hand, but play pulled back for a forward pass as Lucock looks for Vuna wide on the left

After a well-observed moment's silence for Jean-Pierre Lux, Welsh referee Craig Evans blows his whistle, Brett Connon puts boot to ball and we are underway.

A very good evening from us at Ultimate Rugby. I am glad to bring you this game between Castres and Newcastle.

Newcastle Falcons will attempt to make it three wins from three encounters with Castres Olympique when they meet in the European Rugby Challenge Cup at Stade Pierre Fabre tonight.

Castres are unbeaten in their last 13 home games in European competition, winning all four Challenge Cup games in that run and seven of nine games in the Heineken Champions Cup.