THE FACTS
When is Castres vs Harlequins taking place? Castres vs Harlequins will take place on Sunday 12th December, 2021 at 17:30 (UK)
Where is Castres vs Harlequins taking place? Castres vs Harlequins will take place at Stade Pierre-Fabre in Castres
Where can I get tickets for Castres vs Harlequins? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Castres vs Harlequins on in the UK? Castres vs Harlequins will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Castres vs Harlequins? BT Sport subscribers can stream Castres vs Harlequins live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Castres: 15 Thomas Larregain, 14 Martin Laveau, 13 Thomas Combezou, 12 Pierre Aguillon, 11 Filipo Nakosi, 10 Benjamin Urdapilleta, 9 Rory Kockott (c), 8 Teariki Ben-Nicholas, 7 Josaia Raisuqe, 6 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 5 Jack Whetton, 4 Théo Hannoyer, 3 Antoine Guillamon, 2 Paula Ngauamo, 1 Antoine Tichit
Replacements: 16 Brice Humbert, 17 Julius Nostadt, 18 Matthew Tierney, 19 Thomas Staniforth, 20 Tyler Ardron, 21 Simon Meka, 22 Santiago Arata, 23 Louis Le Brun
Harlequins: 15 Tyrone Green, 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Tom Lawday, 6 James Chisholm, 5 Stephan Lewies (c), 4 Dino Lamb, 3 Will Collier, 2 Jack Walker, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Jack Musk, 17 Santiago Garcia Botta, 18 Simon Kerrod, 19 Hugh Tizard, 20 Jack Kenningham, 21 Lewis Gjaltema, 22 Will Edwards, 23 Oscar Beard
THE PREDICTION
Castres should be able to take this match a lot closer than many might expect after a 25-3 thrashing of Racing 92 last Saturday saw them go six matches unbeaten at home this season. The hosts have also been close in defeat in recent games and this could well be another match settled by three or less points. Travelling Harlequins lost as reigning Premiership champions to the current leaders Leicester 16-14 last Sunday in a pretty vital match for their title defence and a shock loss at home to London Irish before that suggests they might struggle to find their best form here. Taking the hosts with a +3 head–start looks a shrewd move in what could be the match of the weekend.
