Pelous eager to make an impact after lengthy ban

FRANCE captain Fabien Pelous is determined to put his lengthy ban behind him and concentrate on success with his country ahead of their RBS 6 Nations opener with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

The 32-year-old Toulouse lock was banned for nine weeks last November for elbowing hooker Brendan Cannon during France’s 26-16 victory against Australia in November.

He missed out on Les Bleus’ three other Autumn wins over Canada, Tonga and South Africa as well as league and European matches with Toulouse.