Montpellier lose Tuitavake

New Zealand international centre Anthony Tuitavake will be out of action for up to five weeks.

He suffering a double fracture while playing for Montpellier in their 23-30 European Champions Cup defeat against Toulouse at the weekend.

The 32-year-old – capped six times by the All Blacks – broke his eye socket and nose two minutes into the second-half of last Sunday's game.

He will undergo an operation in the next few days according to the club.

Montpellier host Scottish outfit Glasgow – who thrashed Bath 37-10 on Saturday – next Saturday in their second pool game.

Source: AFP