20:47
Kick-off is imminent!
The two formations enter the lawn of the Stade de France! The Marseillaise will sound and, as protocol requires, the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, will come to greet the players of the two teams one by one.
20:42
The first two of the regular phase in the final
If these two teams are often portrayed as outsiders, remember that they clinched the first two places in the standings at the end of the regular season. Where the Rochelais, Toulousains and Bordelais had to compose without their internationals during the Six Nations Tournament, Castrais and Montpellier were able to benefit from a less upset workforce throughout the season.
20:36
Guilhem Guirado, time to say goodbye
Captain of the XV of France 33 times, the hooker from Montpellier, Guilhem Guirado, will bow out at the end of this final. A look back at the rich career of this Pyrenean colossus, already crowned French champion in 2009 with Perpignan.
20:30
Pierre-Henry Broncan, the strong man of the CO
A true rugby buff with a CV as long as his arm, the coach of Castres Olympique is the true architect of this Tarn collective. Portrait of an authentic enthusiast with a bumpy route.
20:23
A final of outsiders
We were expecting Stade Toulousain, La Rochelle or even Racing or even LOU. It will finally be a Castres-Montpellier final, two teams that like to thwart the predictions. Despite two squads with less high-sounding names than some of the teams mentioned above, the CO and the MHR rely on an unshakable collective strength and strong owners who ensure good health both sporting and financial.
20:18
The starting XV of Montpellier
In Montpellier too, we take the same ones and start again. Benoît Paillaugue and Paolo Garbisi will form the hinge, Vincent Rattez and Arthur Vincent will animate the wings while Mohammed Haouas, Guilhem Guirado and Titi Lamositele are aligned on the front row.
20:16
The composition of Castres Olympique
No change compared to the team that beat Toulouse last Friday in the semi-finals. We find the South American hinge Arata / Urdapilleta and the Fijians Botitu / Nakosi at the back. Author of the decisive test against the Red and Black, Julien Dumora will be there for the position of number 15.
20:15
Hello everyone!
Welcome to this live stream to follow the Top 14 final between Castres Olympique and Montpellier Hérault Rugby. Kick-off scheduled for 8:45 p.m. at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis.
