Huge kick for Rory Kockott as he puts Castres into the lead and they return to a full compliment

Rory Kockott slots his 3rd kick for Castres at a vital time bringing the scores to level

Clermont struggling to take advantage of the 13 men Castres so far in the beginning of the second half

Remi Tales kicks of to begin the second half

Half time here in Clermont and the hosts head in at the break in the lead by only 3 points. Both teams started well opening up with alternating penalties but it was Clermont who took the lead at the expense of Rodrigo Capo Ortega for Castres and then Exans after a deliberate knock on. Castres will need to hold on at the beginning of the second half to ensure Clermont do not take a commanding lead

Clermont really looking to capitalise on the 2 men advantage

Another yellow this time for Max Evans after a deliberate knock on, Castres down to 13 men now

First miss of the day for James as he attempts a kick from around 50m out and it falls short

Castres will finish the half and start the second with 14 men

Controversial yellow after Rodrigo Capo Ortega slows down play by not retreating 10m after a penalty to Clermont