Although Oyonnax managed to maintain 67% of the possession, their 2 converted tries and 2 penalties were not enough to beat Castres who scored only one converted try and 6 penalties. The boot of Rory Kockott seemed to be the key to this victory and showed the fighting spirit of a hungry Castres side willing to take it to the end.

Castres edge in front with only 6 minutes remaining.

10 minutes remain in this encounter.

This is proving to be a close encounter, although Oyonnax may have the upper hand, with 2 converted tries and a penalty, Castres are staying in the game with 3 penalties. The second half still offers every opportunity for either side to win this encounter.

Castres have a line out on Oyonnax 22m.

Oyonnax with the first scrum of the match. They get a penalty from it.

Oyonnax kick off!

Players take to the field.

Welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of Oyonnax vs Castres. Oyonnax have managed only a single win in their last five games and currently sit in 13th place on the log. Castres have been on the up with 4 wins in their last 5 and currently sit in 6th place. Castres have come on top in 3 of the last 5 encounters, which means that this may just be an intense, action packed encounter.