Rugby Digest/European Cup: Biarritz flanker Serge Betsen will have to appear before an independent disciplinary committee following last week's citing complaint from Wasps.
The 30-year-old was cited following the Pool One match between Biarritz and Wasps at Parc des Sports Aguilera on January 15th.
The France international was cited for allegedly tripping Wasps centre Stuart Abbott with his foot during the match which Biarritz won 18-15. An independent disciplinary panel will hear the complaint on a date to be fixed.
SIX NATIONS: Scotland captain Chris Paterson has hailed Simon Taylor as the country's only "truly world-class player" as he welcomed the news that the Lions player could be fit to face France in on February 5th.
The Edinburgh number eight has been sidelined since suffering cruciate knee ligament damage against Ireland 10 months ago, but club coach Frank Hadden has confirmed Taylor is close to a comeback.
The return of Taylor, who has 23 Scotland caps, is crucial to Scotland coach Matt Williams going into the new campaign with a young squad and problems in the back-row. Cameron Mather has retired from international rugby after being told he would not feature in the Six Nations.
ENGLISH CUP: London Irish visit Saracens tomorrow after making the most of a three-week break caused by their European Challenge Cup exit against French club Pau.
Prop Neal Hatley returns following a two-month absence through injury and Irish's casualty list is at its lowest figure since October.
