All You Need to Know | Castres Olympique v Munster
11th December 2024 By The Editor
Munster take on Top 14 side Castres Olympique this Friday in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup.
Find out all you need to know ahead of the game below.
Where?
Stade Pierre-Fabre, Castres
When?
Friday, December 13, 8pm (Irish Time)
Munster News
Gavin Coombes Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Munster
Shane Daly Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Munster
Shane Daly Set for 100th Munster Appearance
Munster Domestic News
Teams
Both sides will be named on Thursday at 1pm.
Did you know?
- Castres retained eight of their 39 kicks in play in Round 1 – the second-most kicks retained by any team.
- Castres won 100% of their scrums, over 90% of their lineouts, and stole three opposition lineouts last weekend.
- Munster conceded just six penalties last weekend – the joint-fewest in the opening round and five fewer than their opposition.
- Munster made the second-most carries in Round 1, a total of 157. They scored five tries for the first time since September.
- Munster were one of three teams last weekend who didn’t lose a single scrum or lineout.
Match Officials
Referee: Christophe Ridley
AR1: Hamish Smales
AR2: Joe James
TMO: Dan Jones
Broadcast
Premier Sports / beIN SPORTS / FloRugby
