FACTS
When does Castres vs Harlequins take place? Castres vs Harlequins will take place on Sunday 12 December 2021 at 5.30 p.m. (UK)
Where is Castres vs Harlequins taking place? Castres vs Harlequins will take place at the Pierre-Fabre stadium in Castres
Where can I get tickets for Castres vs Arlequins? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel does Castres vs Harlequins broadcast on in the UK? Castres vs Harlequins will be broadcast live on BT Sport
Where can i stream Castres vs Arlequins? BT Sport subscribers can stream Castres vs Harlequins live on the BT Sport player and app
THE TEAM
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
Substitutes: 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
Substitutes: 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 game much closer than many might expect after a 25-3 beating from Racing 92 last Saturday saw them go six games unbeaten at home this season. The hosts have also been close to defeat in the last few games and it could well be another game settled by three points or less. The Traveling Harlequins lost as defending Premiership champions to current leaders Leicester 16-14 last Sunday in a fairly vital game for their title defense and a shocking home loss to the London Irish before it suggests that they might struggle to find their best form here. Taking the hosts with a +3 lead seems like a smart move in what could be the weekend game.
