Baptiste Erdocio, the left prop for the rugby team Montpellier, has suffered a severe injury to his right biceps and will undergo surgery during the week. The injury occurred after he was substituted after half an hour of play on Sunday evening. The injury is expected to keep Erdocio unavailable for about two months, requiring Montpellier, particularly the French XV, to revise their plans without him. Montpellier has several options to compensate for Erdocio's absence, including Valentin Welsch and Luca Tabarrot, who are expected to form the pair of left props before the return of Réda Wardi, who suffered a muscular injury during training. The team will also rely on the youth squad for the Champions Cup, with players such as Maël Cintract (18 years old) and Ilan Leblanc-Féron (19 years old) frequently mentioned as potential contributors. Cintract arrived during the off-season from Perpignan. The injury weakens a position where Fabien Galthié now lacks real depth. While players such as Rodrigue Neti and Jean-Baptiste Gros stand out, it is difficult to determine who will be the third left prop for the Nations Championship in November. Jefferson Poirot has just returned to competition with Bordeaux, and Réda Wardi has not yet played on the Top 14 pitches. Cyril Baille, a former starter, could benefit from this situation to regain a place in the French team. He is producing strong performances with Toulouse, including a start against Bordeaux accompanied by a try.