Mohamed Haouas will be tried Tuesday in Montpellier for domestic violence. The 29-year-old is a pillar of the XV of France rugby.

He was sentenced to 18 months in prison suspended for his role in burglaries in 2014. The new case could deal the final blow to the international career of the Montpelier colossus (1.85 m, 123 kg) The MHR player has signed for three years, starting next season, with Clermont.