photo credit: Patrick Olombel / Castres Olympique

Urdapilleta scores 13 as Castres edge past Racing 92

Benjamín Urdapilleta escorad 13 points for Castres on Saturday. The team were 28-26 winners over Racing 92. The result gives the Tarns vital competition points. Nonetheless, remains in the relegation zone.

Urdapilleta kicked three penalties and converted two tries. He also had a try assist for Filipo Nakosi.  The Argentine played fly half. He was one of four players from the Americas involved for Castres. Canadian captain Tyler Ardron had a strong match at N8. Matt Tierney and Santiago Arata are replacements.

Next up for Castres is a local derby. They will take-on Toulouse on the road on Saturday, November 7. Unlike Castres, Toulouse are missing many players to international duty.

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