■By SAM JACKSON
CARL Fearns is out for the rest of the season after rupturing his cruciate knee ligament.
The Lyon No.8 tweeted: “That’s my season over folks. Rubbish news but I’m a lucky man with lots of support around me.”
The 28-year-old was nominated for French Top 14 player of the season last year, before losing out to La Rochelle’s New Zealand international back-rower Victor Vito.
Fearns has been in fine form for Lyon, who are shock Top 14 leaders after seven matches.
The former Sale and Bath forward was injured in last weekend’s 25-6 win at A...