But Imanol Harinordoquy, who played with a broken nose and rib injury in the semi-final, is expected to play. “Imanol is not in pain any more,” said Biarritz boss Laurent Rodriguez yesterday.

“Why, Imanol?” was the question posed to Imanol ... 8 taking the field with a Hannibal Lecter face-mask to protect a nose broken the previous week. He damaged ribs in that game, too, slumped ...

Imanol Harinordoquy predicts a violent battle with England in Paris on Saturday but insists that is normal when two fierce rivals clash at the climax of the Six Nations. Although the No8 expects ...

Imanol Harinordoquy's father has apologised after invading the pitch during the Basque derby on Tuesday. Lucien Harinordoquy was outraged after he saw his son involved in a brawl off the ball ...