Byrne to miss England clash

Wales star Lee Byrne has been banned from the RBS 6 Nations opener against England at Twickenham next week.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2010 - 17:26

Wales star Lee Byrne has been banned from the RBS 6 Nations opener against England at Twickenham next week.

Byrne must serve a two-week suspension after admitting a misconduct charge following his brief appearance as a 16th player during the Ospreys' Heineken Cup victory over Leicester last Saturday.

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