France
Three weeks for French pair
Forwards banned for striking Horwill
Last updated: 6th July 2008
Harinordoquy: 'Repeated blows'
France forwards Renaud Boyoud and Imanol Harinordoquy have been suspended for three weeks for striking offences during the team's 40-10 defeat to Australia.
The two players were found to have punched Wallabies second rower James Horwill in separate instances during a melee in the first half in Saturday's second Test.
Both players pleaded guilty to the charge after attending a hearing held in front of judical officer Christopher Quinlan.
He found Harinordoquy threw "deliberate and repeated blows to the head of the Australian No. 4."
Boyoud was found to have struck Horwill once "but it was a significant blow, struck from behind."
The suspensions take effect from August 1.
Six Nations Table
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wales | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | England | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Ireland | 5 | 4 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 2 |
Features
Lions watch
Skysports.com assesses which Lions hopefuls shone during a thrilling round of Heineken Cup action.
Lions Watch
Skysports.com assess which Lions hopefuls shone during another pulsating week of action
Lions Watch
Skysports.com casts its eye over the wannabes for the Lions' opening Test against South Africa.
Experts & Blogs
Latest France News
Toulon target Wilkinson
England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has been linked to a move to French club Toulon.
