CATALANS convincing 26-4 win at Castleford in trying conditions was marred by allegations their France international Jordan Dezaria was abused in an unspecified manner by a supporter, promopting him to report the incident.
Fullback Sam Tomkins scored a crucial late try and was named player of the match as the Perpignan side wore down their opponents in driving rain at Mend-a-Hose Jungle.
The Dezaria incident was reported on Sky Sports during the second half.
“The first time especially, when it was coming down, there was literally no attack from either side,” said Tomkins, who finished the match in the sin bin for a professional foul.
“it was all about defence and we were winning that arm wrestle.”
CATALANS 26 (Pangai Da Costa Yaha Tomkins tries Tomkins 5 goals) beat CASTLEFORD 4 (Senior try) at Mend-a-Hose Jungle.
Teams:
CASTLEFORD: Tex Hoy; Josh Sim, Zac Cini, Sam Wood (c), Innes Senior; Daejarn Asi, Rowan Milnes; Brad Singleton, Cain Rob, George Lawler, Jeremiah Simbiken, Alex Mellor, Liam Horne. Res: Judah Rimbu, George Griffin, Muiz Mustapha, Sylvester Namo. 18th man: George Hill.
CATALANS: Sam Tomkins; Fouad Yaha, Mathhieu Laguerre, Reimis Smith, Nick Cotric; Luke Keary, Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet; Tevita Pangai Jnr, Alrix Da Costa, Julan Bousquet, Ben Garcia, Elliott Whitehead, Oliver Partington. Res: Arthur Romano, Chris Satae, Romain Navarrette, Jordan Dezaria.
Referee: Liam Rush.
