Milloud suffers injury setback

Milloud: Malade

France prop Olivier Milloud looks set to miss at least another four months of the season after it was revealed by his club Bourgoin he would have to undergo another operation on his right Achilles tendon.

The 32-year-old, who has 50 caps to his name, ruptured the tendon in June. He was expected to be fit for action in time for Christmas but the injury has not healed as expected.

The news comes as a big blow for Bourgoin, who are struggling in the championship with just two victories in their eight matches so far and lie fifth from bottom.