De Villiers sidelined with shoulder knock

France prop Pieter de Villiers has been forced out of action for at least two weeks and is likely to miss his side’s friendlies against Romania and England after injuring his right shoulder whilst training in the Alps.

The South African-born player, who was reintegrated into the team after missing the RBS 6 Nations campaign following a failed dope test, fell off his bike and landed on his shoulder.