Browne eyes first cup start against Biarritz

Andrew Browne wants to mark his Heineken Cup debut on Friday night by ousting the 2010 finalists Biarritz at the Sportsground.

A victory for Eric Elwood’s side would put them in a great shape for the return fixture the following weekend and leave them heading to Harlequins in January with a spot in the knock-out stages up for grabs.

The loss of Michael Swift for Friday’s game — and Mike McCarthy who remains a doubt — has given local lock Browne a sniff at his first Heineken Cup cap and he is champing at the bit to feature.