Verhaeghe set to miss Six Nations

France lock Florian Verhaeghe is expected to miss next year's Six Nations after dislocating his shoulder last weekend, his club Montpellier said on Tuesday.

Verhaeghe, 25, who made his test debut in November's win over Japan, suffered the injury during Saturday's Champions Cup loss to the Ospreys.

"Our second-row Florian Verhaeghe will undergo surgery in the days to come," the Top 14 champions said.

"Unfortunately this injury will keep him away from the field for a period of four months," they added.

Les Bleus start the defence of their Six Nations title on 5 February as they travel to Italy.