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Ireland’s lock Iain Henderson will miss the next two reshuffled Six Nations games against Italy and France after receiving a three-week suspension due to the red card he picked up for Ulster last weekend.
Ulster captain Henderson was fired in the 75th minute of the province’s 24-12 win over Ospreys after a review by referee Mike Adamson for recklessly charging into a ruck and making contact with Dan Evans’ head.
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The disciplinary hearing accepted that Henderson’s actions warranted a red card for foul play. The incident was deemed a mid-range offense, carrying a six-week suspension, with the 28-year-old’s clean disciplinary record, cooperation throughout the process, and demonstrated remorse that warranted cutting the suspension in half.
Italy’s visit to Dublin on Saturday of the week will be missed, followed by the trip to France a week later.
However, Henderson will be available to head coach Andy Farrell for the Fall Nations Cup. The ban expires at midnight on 9 November, four days before the first game of Ireland’s home competition against Wales.
You have the right to appeal the decision.
Farrell no longer has Ryan Baird, in the second row after Leinster’s capless player was ruled from the original team with an adductor muscle injury, with Connacht’s Ultan Dillane called in his place.
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