"Munster's Champions Cup campaign is over, as Castres caused one of the biggest shocks Thomond Park has ever seen."
"Castres and their small pocket of travelling supporters celebrated wildly at full-time, as they made a mockery of the bookies making them 23-point underdogs."
"The Top 14's tenth-placed team were full value for their famous win, as Munster were left shell-shocked."
Castres defeated Munster 31-29 at Thomond Park, eliminating Munster from the Champions Cup. Castres entered the match as 23-point underdogs yet overturned expectations to record one of the biggest shocks at the venue. A small group of travelling Castres supporters celebrated wildly at full-time, reflecting the scale of the upset. The Top 14 side, tenth in their domestic league, delivered a performance that warranted the victory. Munster, heavily favored, were left shell-shocked by the result, bringing their Champions Cup campaign to an abrupt and unexpected end.
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