TOP 14 FINAL Montpellier 13 Castres 29

DAVID BARNES

FRENCH COLUMN
The Castres flags waved wherever you looked and those who held them at the Stade de France in Paris could barely believe what they were seeing.
Especially in the closing minutes of an epic encounter with the favourites of Montpellier when Sitiveni Mafi, their Tongan lock, hurled his body towards the try-line for an astonishing 29-13 victory. After improbable play-off wins over Toulouse and Racing, Castres imposed their giant-killing spirit once again.
A result which will not displease many in French rugby not too thrilled w...