Dan Sheehan has realized his destiny after being cited for a harmful ruck entry within the third and ultimate British & Irish Lions Take a look at in Sydney on Saturday night time.
Whereas the Lions misplaced the ultimate fixture 22-12, there was appreciable consideration post-match on the incident which concerned Wallabies fly-half Tom Lynagh.
Lynagh could possibly be seen bracing himself earlier than impression, with the 111kg Lions’ hooker clearly making heavy contact with the rookie playmaker.
Whereas the ruck entry within the thirty fourth minute escaped consideration from officers in the course of the sport, the Ireland and Leinster hooker was later cited for the clearout that noticed Lynagh go for an HIA, which he would in the end fail.
It was a very bad-tempered Take a look at, one which noticed a number of all-in flare-ups all through.
World Rugby have now confirmed that Sheehan has been banned for 4 matches, diminished to a few upon ‘profitable completion of the teaching intervention’.
A World Rugby assertion on the matter reads: “Sheehan was cited for charging right into a ruck pursuant to Legislation 9.20(a) in the course of the British and Irish Lions check match in opposition to Australia within the Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday 2 August.”
It goes on: “In figuring out the sanction, the Committee famous that in his submissions, the participant had not accepted that foul play occurred and didn’t settle for that the offence warranted the citing. The Committee reviewed the matter, together with submissions and pictures, and decided that Sheehan’s actions had been opposite to Legislation 9.20(a) (charging right into a ruck or maul).
“In figuring out foul play, the Committee discovered that Sheehan’s actions had been reckless. The Committee discovered that he made head contact with the Australian participant, that his motion amounted to a excessive diploma of hazard and that no mitigation utilized.”
Because of the ban, Sheehan will miss a pre-season sport in opposition to Cardiff and three URC fixtures; particularly in opposition to Stormers, Sharks and Munster, though he might be obtainable to play Munster at Croke Park if he completes the teaching intervention.
