And thats all she wrote folks! Referee blows his whistle to bring the game to a close. A deserved win for the hosts as they please their fans and claim another scalp while their great home record remains. Credit to Castres as they were ahead for large portions of the game and fought to the end. Thanks for following with Ultimate Rugby and have a Happy New Year !!
Right wing Ratini races clear to cross for the home side, very much to the crowds delight, sub Valetin adds the extras
Both side have made a raft of changes freshening things up
Neither side gaining a foothold on the match as play is taking place in the middle of the park
In quick succession Hart steps up for another penalty but the this time it sails wide of the uprights
Hart slots another penalty to further the gap
Palis knocks on from a high ball and Grenoble awarded a scrum
Castres are playing no frills rugby as the forwards are keep it tight, Tales attempting the drop goal but it goes astray
Tales gets us underway for the second half
Halftime 10-9 Grenoble. Very tight as the first half comes to a close, the boots of Hart and Palis proving very important as both sides have all to play for in the second half, stay with us for more updates and analysis