The defending champion shot a 65 to add to his opening round 67, moving to 12-under-par for the tournament.

Stuart Hogg kicked Montpellier to a 33-31 European Challenge Cup victory over Connacht as the French side clawed back a 17-point deficit

He will be further sentenced in January after admitting domestic abuse against his estranged wife.

The 32-year-old retired from professional rugby in July 2023.