Top 14: Clermont faces roster shortages as Castres loses Tukino to injury

Clermont and Castres face roster challenges ahead of their Top 14 matchup. Clermont is dealing with the absence of five back-row players, which may force manager Christophe Urios to rely on youth or reposition players. Specifically, Peniami Narisia may move from hooker to the back row, while 19-year-old Louis Vermeulen could feature at number eight.

Meanwhile, Castres Olympique has suffered a setback with Feybian Tukino. After scoring a powerful try against Toulon, the New Zealand-born back-rower sustained a medial collateral ligament injury. The injury will sideline him for several weeks, interrupting his return to the Top 14 competition.