Half chance for Stade goes amiss. Results in another Castres penalty. They kick towards the corner.

Resulting kick at goal is missed as ball drifts wide and right of the posts.

Strong maul from Castres ends in penalty

Stade cover a neat chip through and place down. 22 drop out

Opening exchanges are very high tempo. Castres building the phases.

No late changes to report for either side as we get underway.

Our coverage of the top 14 today takes us to the south of France for an encounter between Castres, the home side and Stade Francais. Both sides will be looking for a win this evening especially the home side who have gotten off to a rather poor start in the championship. Stade will be looking to stay on top of the table.