US EditionLions Hooker Sheehan Handed Four-Match Ban over Lynagh Foul
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, AUG 4 – Dan Sheehan received a four-match ban for reckless contact with Tom Lynagh's head during the Lions' 22-12 loss to Australia, with no mitigation granted by World Rugby's review committee.
- On Monday, World Rugby announced a four-match suspension, reducible to three, for British & Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan after an illegal foul on Australia first-five Tom Lynagh in Sydney.
- During Saturday’s 22-12 loss to Australia, Sheehan elbowed Lynagh in a ruck, and referee Nika Amashukeli failed to penalise the incident.
- The independent review committee found that Sheehan's actions were contrary to Law 9.20, and that he made head contact with the Australian player, as World Rugby added, `'In determining foul play, the committee found that Sheehan's actions were reckless. The committee found that he made head contact with the Australian player, that his action amounted to a high degree of danger and that no mitigation applied.'`
- Sheehan will now miss Leinster Rugby’s matches against Cardiff on September 13, and the URC fixtures against the Stormers and the Sharks on September 26 and October 11.
- Missing a key forward, Leinster Rugby faces challenges as the suspension prevents Dan Sheehan from participating in early fixtures, including key matches against South African teams.
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