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Manuel Carizza and Juan Imhoff are to start in today’s Top 14 fixture. Racing 92 lay away to Montpellier in an important fixture for both clubs as the play-off’s draw close. The match was postponed from round 21 and is the only Top 14 game this weekend.
Carizza will start in the second-row. The selection sees Fijian lock playing out of position at flanker. In the backs Imhoff starts in his regular position of left wing.
Montpellier enter as favorites. Playing at home the Mediterranean club enter the match in 3rd position. A win can take them above Clermont into second place. The visiting Racing 92 are currently 6th and will rise with a win.
The congested Top 14 ladder means that all points on offer need to be taken by all. Round 25 will take place next weekend. It is to be the penultimate round and have a variety of vital fixtures which can reshape the barrage picture. Racing 92 will play away to Stade Français in the battle of Paris.
