why?

A very intense game in Clermont with tensions boiling over at the end of the first half. Castres holding onto their lead at the end of the half but with Clermont a man down for the rest of the game surely they are in with a chance of making history repeat itself. Should be in for an interesting 2nd half so join us in 10 for updates throughout.

Wow that's bad turning this into football

Odd end to the first half as Julien Bardy is sent off for headbutting Yannick Caballero but Caballero is also carded for coming in at the side at the maul.

Gone to the TMO to check for foul play by Julien Bardy.

Castres turnover and clear but the kick doesn't relieve much pressure as it goes out just on the 22 mark.

Clermont pushing deep in the Castre 22 as we enter the final minutes of the first half.

Easy kick for Lopez and Clermont now trail by just 1 point.

Clermont with a penalty inside the Castres 22 after the away side were penalised at the breakdown. Lopez goes for posts.

Play stopped as the teams get in a bit of handbags, ref gives a warning to both teams and we will resume with a Clermont penalty which Lopez sticks into touch.