Leinster steal the ball from the ruck inside the Castres 22 and they go through the phases. Castres are eventually penalised for a tackle on a Leinster player without the ball and Madigan will have a chance to put Leinster back in front.

Palis splits the posts and the home side go back in front.

Another powerful scrum from Castres as they win the penalty and now Palis has the chance to put his side back in front.

Castres win the ball from the kick off and go through the phases only for Taumoepeau to knock forward in the tackle. Scrum to Leinster.

Tales gets the second half underway.

Here comes the sides as they return for the second half.

schmidt had plan A,B,C & D. MOC has plan A

Leinster in front at the break in what is a hugely physical game of Rugby with both sides throwing in some huge hits. Castres got off to a flyer thanks to a try from Taumoepeau from a maul but from their Leinster have dominated possession and deservedly lead at the break. For Castres this is a must win game or their European dream is as good as over. As for Leinster they have struggled to break down this Castres defence but know that with Madigan they have a kicker on form who will punish any Castres mistakes. Kick is moments away with all to play for so stay with us for further updates and analysis.

Seriously we have no attacking game anymore. It's gettin worse with every game. We seem to fall on the kicking game too much these days

Madigan fails to increase Leinster's lead and that is the end of the first half with Leinster 9-7 ahead of Castres at the break.