Confusion grows over Healy ban

Ireland prop Cian Healy’s ban for stamping descended into farce today as confusion reigned over his availability for provincial duty this weekend.

While Leinster are of the belief that their 25-year-old loosehead can be selected for Saturday’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Benetton Treviso, Ireland coach Declan Kidney has been told that is not the case.