This Castres is different. We take Europe seriously

Castres Olympique coach Joe El-Abd has warned his players to expect an ‘unbelievably tough game’ at Thomond Park, writes James Harrington.

This Castres is different. We take Europe seriously

Castres Olympique coach Joe El-Abd has warned his players to expect an ‘unbelievably tough game’ at Thomond Park, writes James Harrington.

His stern words came after the Top 14 champions suffered a shock home defeat against French top-flight strugglers Agen, eight days before their Champions Cup date at Munster.

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