Castres are caught offside and penalised. Beauxis finds touch deep in the Castres half - UBB looking dangerous with ball in hand, and a third try looks inevitable..

Castres are on the offensive again when referee Ian Davies stops the clock to review a suspected punch from prop forward Mihai Lazar. After a minute or so of deliberation, Davies decides against penalising Lazar and play continues.

After an admirable, sustained defensive effort in their own half, Bordeaux cross once more for try number two. Beauxis the playmaker once again, delivers a terrific crossfield kick for Connor who collects and tears down the touchline for the try. Beauxis converts.

What a start from the home side, slick hands moving the ball left and right, Beauxis controlling the tempo. Ball goes wide to Talebula who finishes in the corner

Were underway in Bordeaux, as Beauxis kicks deep

Castres however have also been in good recent form. Last weekends win over an inform Grenoble side was no mean feat, picking up a bonus point in the process. The visitors have named what is close to a full strength side, a rarity in this competition. Clearly a statment of intent from them, stay with us for live updates.

Bordeaux welcome Castres to the Stade Andre Moga buoyed by last weekend demolition of Clermont. Again at home this weekend, Bordeaux will surely fancy another bonus point victory. The mecurial Lionel Beauxis impressed that day coming off the bench, and he is rewarded with a start in what is the only major change to the Bordeaux line up.

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugbys live coverage of Bordeaux vs Castres.