England flanker Zach Mercer was taken to hospital for treatment after being the victim of a sickening head clash in the Top 14 game between Montpellier and Lyon on Saturday.
Mercer, capped twice by England in the 2018 Autumn internationals, collided with Lyon players Theo William and Sebastien Taofifenua in the opening moments at Stade Gerland. Play was the held up for more than 10 minutes as the 26-year-old received emergency treatment on the field.
Seemingly out cold, Mercer was placed onto a stretcher before eventually being carried off and transported to hospital. He was conscious enough to raise his hand and give a thumb up as he made his exit though, and was afforded a big ovation from both home and away fans.
