Flannery to appeal ban

IRELAND have chosen to appeal the six-week ban given to Jerry Flannery for his dangerous lunge on France winger Alexis Palisson.

The Irish camp are hoping to have the length of the ban reduced by an independent RBS 6 Nations appeals committee, which will be convened next week.

A cross appeal has been lodged by the Six Nations disciplinary officer, enabling the committee to increase the length of Flannery’s suspension if deemed appropriate.