Attoub handed 70-week ban for gouging Ferris

Stade Francais prop David Attoub has today been handed a 70-week ban for eye gouging by an independent judicial officer.

The 28-year-old was found guilty of gouging Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris during the Irish province's 23-13 Heineken Cup victory over Stade at Ravenhill on December 12, 2009.