Jennings banned from key Euro clashes

LEINSTER have been dealt a severe Heineken Cup blow with the news that international flanker Shane Jennings has been suspended until January 27.

Jennings was cited for punching during Leinster’s Magners League victory over Connacht last week and suspended for three weeks from last night’s meeting up to and including midnight on January 27.

That means he will, unless successful in an appeal, miss Leinster’s crucial Heineken Cup clashes with Wasps at Twickenham and Edinburgh at the RDS, whilst also losing out on selection for this weekend’s Magners League tie against Cardiff Blues.