Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is expected to miss the start of the Top 14 season with Montpellier due to injury.
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L’Equipe reports that Hogg tore his calf in training and could be sidelined for up to six weeks.
The 32-year-old signed with the French team a year after retiring from rugby, but his debut will be delayed.
The Top 14 season begins on September 7, with Montpellier hosting Lyon on the opening day.
Last month, Hogg was granted bail to travel to France after appearing in Jedburgh Sheriff Court for breaching a court order by sending “unpleasant” text messages to his estranged wife.
He pled guilty to repeatedly contacting his wife, Gillian, and his sentence was deferred pending the outcome of a domestic abuse trial later this month, which includes charges of stalking and controlling behavior over a seven-year period.
Hogg recently stated that he had “reset” at a rehabilitation clinic following his initial arrest.
“Complete k**b” – Joe Marler reveals the three rugby stars he can’t stand
England prop Joe Marler is never afraid of sharing an opinion or two – especially when it’s about someone he doesn’t particularly like.
#1. Israel Folau
Over 1,000 days since Folau last played a professional match of rugby union, Marler’s old Twitter sparring partner made his return to the sport over the weekend.
The loose-head prop takes any chance he can to call out the former Wallabies fullback, who could soon represent Tonga, for his homophobic views.
In a series of tweets sent directly to Folau, Marler attached pictures and GIFs of men kissing, in a display of defiant humour which was praised by fellow players and LGBTQ fans alike.
Marler later named Folau in his dream team in a tongue-in-cheek fashion.
On selecting Folau as his fullback, Marler commented, “On the night out, after we had played our match on the Saturday, I’d take him out in Brighton to The Blue Oyster… a couple of clubs.”