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Race 92 provided an update on the Paul Costes Center following his car accident last week, revealing the remains of the 23-year-old in hospital.
Ex France The U20 international was involved in a scooter accident last week which is expected to keep him sidelined for the coming months.
In a medical bulletin shared on social media on Tuesday, Racing revealed that Costes, who moved from Toulouse during the summer, continues his recovery in the hospital.
Elsewhere in the newsletter, Racing revealed that French loosehead Hassane Kolingar is recovering at home after suffering a health problem in round five of the Top 14.
The 28-year-old left the field in the first half of the 55-25 victory USA Perpignan at the Stade Dominique Duvauchelle on October 3, although his club have yet to explain the nature of his absence.
Meanwhile, Kostes was last seen on the field in a 48-31 second round loss to Lyon at home, and while his exact return date is unclear, he is expected to spend an extended period on the sidelines.
“After a health problem during Round 5, Hassane Kolingar is recovering at home,” Racing said on social media.
“Paul Costes remains hospitalized and continues his recovery after the car accident.
“Hassan, Paul – the whole club is behind you; we’re thinking of you.”
After the recent defeat of Racing 29-15 by Toulon at the Stade Mayol, head coach Patrice Collazo said: “Paul is slowly recovering. There’s Paul and Hassan. These things happen… These are life’s trials. It allows us to put things in perspective. It allows us, when you belong to a group like Racing 92 and you hear that you don’t have this, and that, and that there’s nothing going on in the stadium, there’s no public…,
Racing travel to Ireland this weekend download Munster in the first round Investec Champions Cup in Thomond Park.