Marconnetto discover World Cup fate today

SYLVAIN MARCONNET is “working like a donkey” to be fit for the World Cup, according to France team-mate Imanol Harinordoquy.

Prop Marconnet, who is recovering from a broken leg he sustained in March, will discover today whether he is to be retained for the World Cup, which begins next month.

A medical examination will determine the fate of the Stade Francais front-row forward, who is his country’s most capped prop with 71 international appearances.