Wallabies breathing easier after win

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Wallabies breathing easier after win

July 6, 2008 - 9:21AM

The Wallabies are breathing a little easier after Saturday night's costly 40-10 Test victory over France at Suncorp Stadium.

While fullback Cameron Shepherd is out of the Tri-Nations with a broken leg, centre Berrick Barnes and lock James Horwill have been cleared of serious injuries.

Horwill feared he had suffered a broken eye-socket after being king-hit from behind in a wild brawl while Barnes sustained an AC problem in his shoulder.

Scans cleared both and coach Robbie Deans believes they might be available to play South Africa in Perth in a fortnight.

French prop Renaud Boyoud and No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy have been cited for their parts in the brawl, with both throwing punches at Horwill.


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French prop Renaud Boyoud and No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy have been suspended for 3 weeks each, for their role in using Horwill as a punching bag.

French forwards get three weeks each - Rugby Heaven - Breaking News