By finishing 1st in the Top 14 regular season, for the first time in its history, Castres Olympique qualified directly for the semi-finals of the championship. However, the Tarn club, resident of an average town of 40,000 inhabitants, always sends back this image of Petit Poucet, of David who faces Goliath. But it is indeed a 6th Brennus shield that Pierre-Henry Broncan’s men are aiming for, 4 years after their last coronation in 2018.
10th budget of the Top 14, 11th payroll, Castres Olympique feeds on this image of eternal outsider but nevertheless remains a catchy and formidable team in the physical fight. What arouse some mistrust in the ranks of the defending champions red and black.
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