Impressive continuity now coming for Castres with their forwards working well off 9 and 10.

Possession is coming and going for both sides. Exciting stuff in this first half. Castres turn over at halfway and surge towards the Brive 22. A penalty comes for the visitors and Palis makes no mistakes in reducing the gap.

Castres fail to cope with the Brive pressure and give away a penalty. Gaetan Germain extends the lead.

It's Brive on the front foot now placing pressure on this Castres defense and making good use of their powerful forward runners.

Castres get their points on the board through a Geoffrey Palis penalty.

Brive produce a promising attack but an error of hands gives possession back to the hosts.

TRY! Brive pick up the first try of the match with Karlen Asieshvili the scorer. A great response to Castres' early pressure. Germain fails to convert. 5-0

Brive showing good aggression in defense and do well to earn a penalty giving Laranjeira a chance to find field position.

Brive showing good intent and reach the Castres 22 but they are pinged for an offense on the floor.

An early drop at goal attempt from Tales goes wayward and Brive look to work their way back upfield.