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Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 15, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
Scotland
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Scotland to appeal Finn Russell ban

Scotland confirm that they will appeal the two-week suspension given to fly-half Finn Russell.

Scotland have confirmed that they will appeal fly-half Finn Russell's two-week ban.

Russell was given the suspension by an independent disciplinary committee on Wednesday for an alleged dangerous tackle on Wales's Dan Biggar.

The 22-year-old was shown a yellow card during his side's defeat to the Welsh in the Six Nations on Saturday, but the committee decided that the challenge was worthy of a red card.

"We are disappointed by the outcome of today's discipline committee meeting, and subsequent suspension of stand-off Finn Russell," said a Scottish Rugby Union spokesman. "Following the arrival of the written sanction later this week, we intend to appeal."

Scotland return to Six Nations action on February 28 when they welcome Italy to Murrayfield.

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Finn Russell breaks with the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Scotland at Stade de France on February 7, 2015
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