Montpellier-Stade Français: why the sulfurous trio Laporte-Atcher-Altrad was reconstituted. The three men, tried together in a corruption case a year and a half ago, are working hand in hand again within the MHR.

A curiosity, even an attraction, between a penultimate team in the Top 14, which is still trying to save its skin seven days before the end of the regular phase. But it is behind the scenes that an intriguing commotion is raising growing questions.