France's Harinordoquy pulls out of match against Italy
France number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has pulled out of a Six Nations match against Italy on March 9 at the Stade de France because of ankle and knee injuries, the team said on Friday.
France stumbled in their opening Euro 2008 game as Romania held Raymond Domenech's favourites to a goalless draw, a result that will put a totally new complexion on Group C. Romania, beaten by France in their opening match of Euro 96, were able to stifle a largely muted Gallic attack to emerge with a priceless point in their fight to survive the group of death that includes world champions Italy and Euro 1988 winners Holland.