Head-butting Bru must be on his best behaviour to win over Laporte

FALLEN idol Yannick Bru and Christophe Dominic will attempt to persuade French coach Bernard Laporte of their worth in tonight’s A international against Ireland at Ravenhill.

Toulouse player Bru fell foul of the law when he head-butted an Agen opponent off the pitch late last year. He served the suspension of six weeks but now must persuade Laporte that he is a reformed character.

Ireland A have had mixed fortunes in their opening games, securing a draw against Scotland and victory over Italy while France lost 30-13 to England at Northampton but beat Scotland 30-15 a fortnight ago.