‘Less fiery’ Harinordoquy relishing France return

IMANOL HARINORDOQUY believes adopting a more “mature” approach to the game has helped him reclaim his place in the France team.

The 26-year-old was named in French side that will take on Ireland in a crunch RBS 6 Nations Championship clash at Croke Park on Sunday.

Many will remember the back row forward for his impressive displays at the 2003 World Cup, but his stock has fallen slightly since then and he has hardly figured for his country in the past two years.