Bordeaux hosts Castres in round 18 of the French Top 14. Bordeaux has won eight of their 17 matches to lie in 9th position in the standings, while Castres have recorded nine victories to currently occupy 7th spot in the table. A win for Bordeaux would get them back into the hunt for a top 6 playoff position, while a victory for Castres would move them up into the top 6.