Stade's Attoub facing lengthy ban over gouging Ferris

STADE FRANCAIS prop David Attoub faces a lengthy ban for gouging during a Heineken Cup game.

Judicial officer Jeff Blackett yesterday found an act of foul play did occur in that Attoub made contact with the eye/eye area of Ulster and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris last month.

Blackett had adjourned Attoub’s hearing on December 18, imposing an immediate interim suspension on the player, who was reported by match citing commissioner Tony Lanaway.