Perpignan Bolsters Ranks with Returning Internationals for Top 14 Clash Against Castres
Perpignan (USAP) unveils its squad for the November 28, 2025, Top 14 match against Castres, featuring a blend of returning international players and strategic selections aimed at sparking a turnaround. The team faces this challenge amidst a significant injury list, with key players including Noé Della Schiava (knee), Patrick Sobela (knee), Lucas Velarte (pubalgia), Tommaso Allan (arm), Antoine Aucagne (back), Jake McIntyre (knee), Tristan Tedder (pectoral), and Théo Forner (foot) currently unavailable.
The USAPS composition reflects a need for both experience and fresh energy as thay seek to overcome recent performance hurdles. Notably, Jordan Petaia will feature on the wing, alongside Duncan Paia’aua in the centers, providing attacking firepower. The bench includes Mahamadou Diaby, offering additional depth and versatility. Several internationals return to bolster the lineup, hoping to deliver an “electrochoc” as Laurent Labit reshuffles the cards for Castres, according to La Dépêche.
USAP Starting XV: 15. Lucas Dubois – 14.Jordan Petaia, 13. Jerónimo de la Fuente (captain), 12. Duncan Paia’aua, 11. Jefferson-Lee Joseph – (o) 10. benjamín Urdapilleta, (m) 9. Tom Ecochard – 7. Jamie Ritchie, 8. Joaquín Oviedo, 6. Max Hicks – 5. Mathieu Tanguy, 4. Jacobus van Tonder – 3. Kieran Brookes, 2. Ignacio Ruiz, 1. Giorgi Tetrashvili.
USAP Substitutes: 16.Sama Malolo, 17. Giorgi Beria, 18. Bastien Chinarro, 19. mahamadou Diaby, 20. James Hall, 21. Gabin Kretchmann, 22. Alivereti Duguivalu, 23. Nemo Roelofse.
Hookers Mathys Lotrian,left prop Lorencio Boyer-Gallardo,right prop Pietro Ceccarelli,third row Andro Dvali,scrum half Mayron Fahy,center Job Poulet,and wingers Maxim Granell and Tavite Veredamu where not selected for this match.
