Bismark du Plessis out for 3 months

Montpellier have been dealt a cruel injury blow as they lose their Springbok hooker for up to 3 months with a chest muscle tear.

Capped 79 times for the Springboks, Du Plessis picked up the injury in Saturday's 41-13 home win against Pau.

He will miss several big games for the club including their European Cup opener on October 15 at Northampton.