Domingo ruled out for Clermont

Rugby: French international prop Thomas Domingo will miss the Heineken Cup Pool Five double-header against Leinster after undergoing…

Rugby:French international prop Thomas Domingo will miss the Heineken Cup Pool Five double-header against Leinster after undergoing knee surgery.

The 27-year-old played in all four of France’s autumn internationals, starting at loosehead against Samoa after coming off the bench against Australia and Argentina.

Domingo damaged the meniscus of his right knee at training and Clermont have confirmed that he underwent arthroscopic surgery and will be sidelined for at least four weeks.

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