JAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN

Stuart Hogg’s reported surprise reverse-ferret back into the professional game after his retirement last year – and repeated suggestions that he could be heading to Montpellier made numerous headlines over the past week.
Hogg has been ‘in advanced talks’ to join the currently Top 14 side on a short-term medical joker contract, the Telegraph reported after Midi Olympique had broken news that a move was on the cards, with France international Anthony Bouthier on the sidelines until 2025.
If it goes ahead, the move would lead to further player upheaval at the t...