Abstract: In a supporting and guiding structure for a continuous casting plant, roller ways supporting the strand on two opposite sides are provided, one of the two roller ways being arranged on a first supporting framework and the other roller way being arranged on the second supporting framework which is braceable relative to the first supporting framework by drawing anchors and is connectable with the first supporting framework and detachable therefrom. In order to be able to effect the connection and release by parts that are easy to handle, a bayonet connection is provided as the connection between supporting framework and drawing anchors. The bayonet connection includes a disc having at least one recess and arranged on the supporting framework. A drawing-anchor head including a lateral neck that corresponds to this recess is insertable into the recess, and the drawing-anchor head or the disc is rotatable into a fastening position axially fixing the drawing anchor.