The MHR travels this Sunday, at 4:15 p.m., to the Newcastle Falcons pitch for its first Challenge Cup match.
The Challenge Cup to get back on track? Red lantern of the Top 14 and on a series of eight consecutive defeats, Montpellier is in the middle of a crisis. But the Cists have the opportunity to change their minds and perhaps launch a positive dynamic with the Challenge Cup. Their European adventure begins this Sunday, at 4:15 p.m., with a trip to England to the Newcastle Falcons field.
Surprises in the starting lineup of the MHR
To try to find the path to victory, Patrice Collazo has chosen to make some changes to his starting line-up, including a few surprises. Thus, the young center Auguste Cadot, who arrived this summer from Biarritz, is the starter and will pair up with Thomas Darmon. Also note the return of Ben Lam on the wing. The latter served his suspension following his red card received with Samoa during the World Cup and will play his first minutes of the season with Montpellier this Sunday.
Another surprise, the usual third row, Marco Tauleigne will start the match as second row. There will nevertheless be a few starting managers against Newcastle with Anthony Bouthier who will start at full-back and captain. Or like the French international third line, Alexandre Bécognéeand the Englishman Sam Simmonds.
Newcastle, a team also in poor shape
Against the Héraultais, it is also a “sick” team that presents itself. Indeed, the Newcastle Falcons are also on a series of eight consecutive defeats. They have not won this season in the league and are therefore last in the Premiership. For this meeting against the MHR, the locals will not be able to count on their star player, Matteo Carreras. The Argentine winger, who signed for Bayonne next season, is not on the scoresheet.
2023-12-10 09:37:08
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