"Northampton scored seven tries, one being a penalty try, and Anthony Belleau converted six of them, showcasing their offensive strength despite handling errors."
"Castres collected two yellow cards in the first half and another late in the game, which severely impacted their ability to defend against Northampton's attacks."
Northampton secured a 49-41 victory over Castres, advancing to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Castres struggled with discipline, receiving three yellow cards, and failed to tackle effectively. Northampton capitalized on their opportunities, scoring seven tries, including a penalty try. Anthony Belleau successfully converted six tries. Castres initially threatened with early tries but faltered due to penalties and missed conversions. Despite being a man down, Castres attempted to attack but could not overcome Northampton's offensive pressure, leading to a high-scoring match with numerous handling errors from both teams.
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