Dan Sheehan Receives Suspension for Dangerous Play
The British and Irish Lions hooker, Dan Sheehan, has been suspended for four matches by World Rugby due to dangerous play during a match against Australia.
The incident occurred in the 34th minute of the third and final test in Sydney, where Sheehan hit the head of Australian player Tom Lynagh when entering a ruck.
Lynagh had to leave the field and could not return after failing the concussion assessment.
Although the officials did not penalize the action during the match, World Rugby has decided to suspend Sheehan.Dan Sheehan ha sido suspendido por cuatro partidos.In a statement, World Rugby explained that Sheehan was cited for charging into a ruck, violating Law 9.20(a). The committee determined that Sheehan’s actions were reckless, resulting in contact with the Australian player’s head and a high degree of danger, with no mitigation applied.
The committee determined that Sheehan made contact with the Australian player’s head, that his action constituted a high degree of danger and that no mitigation applied.
The suspension means Sheehan will miss a pre-season match and the first three URC matches with Leinster at the start of the season.
However, Sheehan, 26, will have his suspension reduced by one match if he completes a training intervention.
