Rodez is preparing to face Montpellier in a friendly match at La Mosson on August 1. The two teams will face off behind closed doors. Montpellier has announced the dates of its pre-season matches, which will begin on June 24. The first friendly match of Montpellier will take place in Alès on July 17 against Le Puy. Five days later, the Montpelliérains will travel to Aix-en-Provence to face Cannes. Rodez will be the fifth opponent of the Pailladins, who will start the season a week later against Dijon. The match against Rodez will take place at La Mosson on August 1 at 6 PM.