PARIS: Rolland Courbis has replaced Stade Rennais coach Philippe Montanier until the end of the season, the Ligue 1 club announced on Wednesday. “I have met with Philippe Montanier to tell him we were separating. The team will be coached by Rolland Courbis,” French media quoted club president Rene Ruello as saying. Courbis, 62, resigned as Montpellier coach in December after two years in charge of the former champions. He joined Rennes last week as Ruello’s advisor and the club said in a statement that he would be assisted by Jacques Bayle. Courbis were knocked out of the French Cup 3-1 at home by Ligue 2 team Bourg en Bresse in their last 32 match on Tuesday.