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