MHR: Stuart Hogg absent, turnover in sight, the latest information before the match against Stade Français

Montpellier, which has two consecutive defeats, travels to the Stade Français Paris pitch this Saturday, October 5, for the 4th day of the Top 14. Current situation.

After the defeat in Bayonne (28-27), Montpellier continues with a second consecutive trip. Joan Caudullo's men visit Stade Français in Paris, two teams lacking points and benchmarks.

Montpellier has already recorded the return to the squad of Paul Willemse, after many months of absence, for the match against Bayonne. He should follow up 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 give a few players a break. "In the center, we have three guys (Arthur Vincent, Thomas Darmon and Auguste Cadot) who have been rotating since the start of the season. It's starting to get tough. “That's four games in a row,” sighs Benoît Paillaugue, the head of the attack. “We're 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 (hand injury), Fijian Christa Powell could make an appearance. As could young winger Maël Moustin, who arrived from Bordeaux in the off-season. Two players who have not yet worn the MHR jersey.