Horgan loses race to be fit for Biarritz clash

SHANE Horgan has lost the battle to be fit and will be in the frustrating role of supporter for Leinster’s eagerly-anticipated European Cup quarter-final against Biarritz.

“It is important to get this injury right,” said Horgan yesterday. “Last week I would have been confident I would have played some part in the game but you have to be careful not to push an injury like this too much.”

Horgan injured his quad earlier in the season after playing in Ireland’s first Six Nations game against Scotland.