Rugby: France's Traille ruled out of third-place playoff

France's Damien Traille (R) is tackled by England's Mathew Tait during their semi-final Rugby World Cup match. Photo / Reuters

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PARIS - France back Damien Traille has been ruled out of Friday's third-place playoff against Argentina, team manager Jo Maso said on Thursday.

"Traille hasn't recovered from a knee injury suffered in the semi-final loss to England. He will be replaced by David Marty," Maso added.

Prop Pieter de Villiers, who was doubtful because of a calf injury will start the game.

Team:

15-Clement Poitrenaud, 14-Aurelien Rougerie, 13-David Marty, 12-David Skrela, 11-Christophe Dominici, 10-Frederic Michalak, 9-Jean-Baptiste Elissalde, 8-Imanol Harinordoquy, 7-Thierry Dusautoir, 6-Yannick Nyanga, 5-Jerome Thion, 4-Lionel Nallet, 3-Pieter de Villiers, 2-Raphael Ibanez (captain), 1-Jean-Baptiste Poux.

Replacements: 16-Sebastien Bruno, 17-Nicolas Mas, 18-Sebastien Chabal, 19-Remy Martin, 20-Pierre Mignoni, 21-Lionel Beauxis, 22-Vincent Clerc.

- REUTERS