Flannery banned for Six Nations
Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery has been suspended for eight weeks for stamping on an opponent and will miss the entire Six Nations championship.
The Munster forward, who has played 21 times for Ireland, was cited for stamping on Clermont Auvergne back-row Julien Bonnaire on January 13 during a match in the Heineken Cup, European rugby's premier club competition, which Munster lost.
Unless he appeals, Flannery cannot play again until after Ireland's final Six Nations game against England at Twickenham on March 15.
The championship starts on February 2.
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