Isaac mourns Traille absence as Biarritz adopt underdogs tag

A LITTLE downbeat, but determined to give it their best shot. That’s been the message from Biarritz and their supporters over the last few days, ahead of tomorrow’s Heineken Cup visit of Munster to San Sebastian.

Munster have had some memorable days in the south of France over the years and that track record, combined with poor form and injury worries, has contrived the French media to paint the Irish province as favourites and Biarritz as underdogs.

The loss of French international centre Damien Traille has undoubtedly been a devastating blow for the Basque side and the uncertainty surrounding inspirational backrow forward Imanol Harinordoquy only served to further increase butterflies in stomachs in recent days.