Harinordoquy boost for Biarritz

BIARRITZ and France international No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy is fit for Sunday’s Heineken Cup semi-final with Munster at San Sebastian.

The inspirational back row forward sustained a fractured nose in a Top 14 match against Racing Metro a fortnight ago but medics yesterday gave him the all clear to face Ronan O’Gara’s men at Estadio Anoeta.

“Imanol will play,” declared Biarritz president Serge Blanco last night. “It’s a very heavy handicap to lose Damien (Traille) but this team of friends have the heart to play in the final. I’m sure Biarritz will be competitive.”