Jerry Flannery, Ireland and Munster’s choice hooker will miss the entire Six Nations after being banned for a stamping incident less than three weeks ago.
The punishment is an 8 week suspension after Flannery was cited in a Munster and Clermont Auvergne match.
Flannery does have the right to appeal and according to Munster coach Declan Kidney “We are very disappointed with the outcome and are considering an appeal”.