#3. David Attoub
Following a heated Heineken Cup match at Ravenhill in December 2009, Stade Français prop Attoub faced a ban for his involvement in an unsavory incident. During the game, Attoub was accused of gouging the eye of Ulster player Stephen Ferris. Ferris, in his testimony during the hearing, described the contact as forceful, excruciatingly painful, and explained that it involved Attoub driving his finger into his eye socket. Ferris expressed his inability to prevent the incident, emphasizing the severity of the action. The incident left a lasting impact and caused significant discomfort to Ferris.