Global animal health and nutrition company Alltech has appointed Dr Tugrul Durali as Asia-Pacific technical manager for its mycotoxin management team.

CLERMONT AUVERGNE saw their faint Heineken Cup hopes extinguished despite a comprehensive bonus point victory against Montauban in the all-French Pool One clash at Stade Marcel Michelin last night.

WASPS have confirmed that England captain Phil Vickery was not considered for today’s Heineken Cup clash against Clermont Auvergne for disciplinary reasons.