Connacht wing Mack Hansen will likely be out there to play in Eire’s Six Nations opener in opposition to England after being handed a three-match ban for feedback he made concerning the refereeing in his membership’s loss to Leinster.
Hansen stated the refereeing of his facet’s United Rugby Championship (URC) 20-12 loss at Aviva Stadium on 21 December made it really feel like they have been taking part in in opposition to “16 males”.
An unbiased disciplinary panel upheld a cost of misconduct in opposition to Hansen, who obtained a six-week suspension, three of that are suspended.
Meaning Hansen will miss Connacht’s Problem Cup video games in opposition to Lyon and Cardiff and the URC encounter with Glasgow, however will likely be out there to face England within the Six Nations on 1 February.
As well as, Connacht have obtained a suspended €10,000 (£8,400) advantageous.
In its assertion, the URC stated Hansen “largely accepted that his actions amounted to misconduct and apologised for his actions”.
The panel, which met on Wednesday, additionally famous that Hansen “expressed excessive regret about his feedback and the style of public consideration it has drawn”.
As a part of his sanction, the Australia-born 26-year-old should apologise to referee Chris Busby and undertake “an applicable course associated to match officiating”.
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, 2025-01-09 10:15:00
