Montpellier, which remains on two consecutive defeats, travels to the pitch of the Stade Français Paris, this Saturday, October 5 for the 4th day of the Top 14. State of play.
After the defeat in Bayonne (28-27), Montpellier continues with a second consecutive trip. Joan Caudullo’s men visit the Stade Français in Paris, two teams lacking points and benchmarks.
Montpellier has already recorded the return to the group of Paul Willemse, after a long month of absence, for the match against Bayonne. He should continue against Paris. This week, it is the two Springboks, Cobus Reinach and Nicolaas Janse Van Rensburg who have returned to training and should logically apply for a place.
The Top 14 ranking
The staff could also be tempted to let a few players breathe. “In the center, we have three guys (Arthur Vincent, Thomas Darmon and Auguste Cadot) who have been playing since the start of the season. It’s starting to pull. That’s four games in a row.”breathes Benoît Paillaugue, the person responsible for the attack. “We are also waiting for the return of Jan Serfontein, who is still an important guy for the group, who will regulate”he continues. While waiting for the South African to return from injury (hit in the hand), the Fijian Christa Powell could make an appearance. Just like the young winger Maël Moustin, who arrived from Bordeaux in the off-season. Two players who have not yet worn the MHR jersey.
The construction site at the back
Montpellier who must also manage the back position. Stuart Hogg, injured in his hamstring, will not be on the trip, just like Anthony Bouthier who is treating his knee, as for Joshua Moorby, he will not arrive until November. Since the start of the season, the Scot has shared the position with Julien Tisseron and rookie Thomas Vincent. The former Agen player has the advantage of having a big left foot, which could provide some breathing space if the MHR is under pressure. Since the start of the season, he has alternated between 15 and 10, in the position of opener in a hinge, also still under construction. “OI’m still looking. We tried. Guys need to gain confidence.”explains Paillaugue.
“We have some little glitches that mean we’re tinkering around a bit anyway”concluded the former scrum half. A tinkering and a turnover which is expected for this match against a Parisian team which is going through a difficult period after the ouster of its coach, Karim Gezhal at the start of the week.
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