Elissalde, Nyanga out of Top 14 Final
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:15
Toulouse suffered a blow ahead of Saturday's Top 14 Final against Clermont with the news that injury has ruled out both Jean-Baptiste Elissalde and Yannick Nyanga.
Influential scrumhalf Elissalde (ribs) and flank Nyanga (groin) sustained their injuries during Toulouse's 31-13 semifinal win over Stade Francais at the weekend, coach Guy Noves said.
Elissalde was replaced during that match by centre Yannick Jauzion, an option for Noves should he not wish to hand a starting spot to either Mathieu Belie or Gaffie Du Toit.
A likely replacement for Nyanga would be Gregory Lamboley, who did not figure in the matchday squad against the Paris club.
AFP
