France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss the subsequent Six Nations match in opposition to Italy via suspension however will probably be allowed to return for the Eire conflict as soon as he takes half in World Rugby’s Teaching Intervention Programme.
Ntamack picked up a yellow card for a shoulder-to-head sort out on Ben Thomas late in France’s 43-0 win over Wales final month, which was upgraded to a crimson card following a evaluate.
The disciplinary committee decided that the mid-range entry level of six weeks/matches was acceptable however decreased this to 3 after Ntamack accepted he dedicated an act of foul play, alongside along with his exemplary disciplinary document.
The Six Nations initially stated Ntamack would miss the England sport at Twickenham final Saturday, which France misplaced 26-25, and have now confirmed his suspension will cowl the Italy match in Rome on Feb. 23.
Ntamack can apply to participate within the Teaching Intervention Programme, which is aimed toward modifying particular methods and technical points that contributed to the foul play, and this is able to substitute the ultimate match of his sanction.
This would depart Ntamack accessible for France’s crunch conflict with Six Nations leaders Eire in Dublin on March 8. France are second within the standings on six factors, 4 behind Eire.
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