Biarritz blow as Traille ruled out

MUNSTER’S Heineken Cup opponents Biarritz Olympique suffered a serious blow on Saturday with an injury to influential centre and veteran French international Damien Traille, who has now been ruled out for next Sunday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final with the Irish province.

Better news for Biarritz of outstanding No 8 Imanol Harinordoquy, who fractured his nose recently: French media reports suggest the Basque star will line out against Munster while wearing protective gear on the injury.

Traille picked up a forearm injury as Biarritz lost to Clermont, 26-19 in the Top 14 and will not play for four to six weeks.