Double injury setbacks for Laporte

France coach Bernard Laporte has been dealt a double injury blow ahead of the autumn internationals.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

Inside centre Benoit Baby, who scored a try on his international debut against Ireland in March, is out for the season after rupturing knee ligaments.

Fly-half Frederic Michalak is out for six weeks after suffering a third right ankle sprain in 18 months.

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