MHR – Lions, 3rd day of Challenge: Montpellier benefits from some returns, but some go back to the infirmary

To face the Johannesburg Lions for the 3rd day of the Challenge Cup this Saturday, January 11, the MHR benefits from the return of some, while others have entered the infirmary.

The news is hardly reassuring concerning Léo Coly. The 25-year-old scrum-half has relapsed with a hamstring injury. He should not return for at least a month. He is expected to be present for the reception of Toulon, on Saturday 15 February (9 p.m.).

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“It's a little less serious for Cobus (Reinach)“, reassures Joan Caudullo, the manager. The South African is suffering from rib pain but could be fit for the trip to Toulouse on January 25 (2 p.m.).

Abuladze, Bouthier and Lucas back

“We have resources, with Alexis (Bernadet) who is playing very good matches”, adds Caudullo.

Winger Maël Moustin (hamstring) and flanker Janse Van Rensburg (thigh) are still on the sidelines. On the other hand, Georgian pillar Nika Abuladze is back. As well as Anthony Bouthier (knee) and the versatile Pierre Lucas.

Some players should be rested, notably hooker Christopher Tolofua, centre Jan Serfontein or fullback Joshua Moorby.