Toulon vs Castres Predictions & Tips - Castres can get close against Toulon

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 12 Sep 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 12 Sep 2024

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Toulon strong at home despite recent loss.
Castres narrowly won their last match.
Key players missing; strategic changes likely.

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Toulon aims to bounce back at home after La Rochelle defeat (Getty Images)

Toulon vs Castres Preview

Toulon looked in good form last weekend despite losing at La Rochelle while Castres narrowly won at home. While Toulon should be too good on home soil, the 13-point handicap is a bit stiff.

Toulon vs Castres Preview
Head to Head
Toulon Form
Toulon Injuries & Team News
Castres Form
Castres Injuries & Team News

Toulon have won their last 2 home matches against Castres.
Toulon finished 4th in the Top 14 last season.
Castres won their last match by 3 points.

Head to Head

The home side tends to win this match as has been the case over the last four encounters. Each have won twice.

Toulon Form

Toulon have struggled in recent seasons, but their 2023/24 season went better, finishing fourth in the Top 14. They won 15 and lost 11 games.

In round one of this season, Toulon had a tough trip to get underway, away to La Rochelle. Toulon equipped themselves well at a ground where very few teams win, taking La Rochelle to the wire in a 19-15 defeat.

At home, Toulon are a different beast though and are notoriously tough to beat. This will give them a good opportunity to get their season underway.

Toulon Injuries & Team News

Toulon, still missing some international stars due to the international window, are likely to make a few changes to their side.

Castres Form

Castres had a solid season last time out, finishing seventh in the Top 14. They won 13 and lost 13 of their fixtures and finished seven points adrift of Toulon.

On home soil last weekend, Castres got this season off to a positive start, beating Racing 92 31-28 at home. Away wins are scarce in the Top 14 but Castres just held on against a very good Racing side.

Traveling to Toulon this weekend, Castres have the ability to upset the odds, but one feels they will be more than happy with a losing bonus point.

Castres Injuries & Team News

After a very physical encounter last weekend, Castres are very likely to make a few alterations to their side.

Verdict

Toulon v Castres

Castres are tipped to get within the 13-point handicap against Toulon.

Castres +13

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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