Urdipalatta gets the match underway

The teams are out on the field, kick off is just moments away

Castres host Bordeaux in round 9 of the French Top 14.
Castres has won three and drawn one of their eight matches and is currently languishing in 12th position in the standings. They will look to avoid a third successive defeat.
Bordeaux has recorded five wins and three losses from their eight games to sit in 6th spot in the table. A victory for Bordeaux would be their fourth in a row and move them into the top 4.