Rugby News: France centre Damien Traille has pulled out of the Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday with a foot injury.
Traille - who is suffering from pain in the arch of his right foot - was unable to play for Biarritz in a French championship game against Toulouse on Saturday. He will be replaced by 26-year-old Toulouse centre Benoit Baby, who has been called into the France squad for the first time.
Gloucester played yesterday's English Cup semi-final without their Wales hooker Mefin Davies because of a thumb injury, and his fitness will be a cause of concern for coach Mike Ruddock ahead of next Sunday's Six Nations Championship clash against Scotland in Edinburgh.
Davies' international team-mate, scrumhalf Andy Williams, gave Bath a 24-19 victory just when a drop-goal shoot-out looked certain, and took them into their 11th English cup final. They will play Leeds at Twickenham on April 16th.
Niall Ronan has named Bank of Scotland (Ireland) Leinster player of the month for February. Ronan was rewarded for his superb performance against the Dragons in the Celtic League.
