Attoub to appeal 70-week ban

Stade Francais prop David Attoub is to appeal his 70-week ban for foul play, it was announced today.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2010 - 11:58

Stade Francais prop David Attoub is to appeal his 70-week ban for foul play, it was announced today.

Attoub was punished earlier this week for making contact with the eye/eye area of Ulster and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris during a Heineken Cup pool game in Belfast last month.

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