Castres pinged at the breakdown. Substitute Serin cannot find the range.

Tales pins Bordeaux back in their 22 with a well placed kick. Bordeaux win a penalty at the line out and clear as far as halfway.

Bordeaux earn a penalty inside their own half and call upon Beyers for a shot at goal. The fullback doesn't catch it however and it drops 20 meters short.

from the scrum they go wide but play is brought back for another offside offence. This time they go for the 3 points as Berend Botha returns to play.

The referee brings play back for an offside offence from Bordeaux. Castres opt for the scrum to take advantage of the 1 man advantage.

The Castres maul is looking powerful as they surge into the Bordeaux 22.

Castres with the scrum in their own half and they introduce a handful of subs.

Second half underway!

Half time and Castres will start the second half with a one man advantage and 3 points up. They will be happy with their position at the break considering their uneasy start to the game. It's still all to play for so stay tuned for further updates.

The offence was made by Berend Botha and he is shown yellow. There's a chance here for Palis to edge his side in front on the stroke of half time.