Two-week ban rules England prop Kyle Sinckler out of Six Nations opener

Sinckler was cited after an incident which took place in Bristol’s Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter

Kyle Sinckler has been handed a two-week ban by the RFU - meaning he will miss England's Six Nations opener. File photo

Kyle Sinckler will miss England’s opening Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland after receiving a two-week ban for failing to respect the authority of a referee.

Sinckler appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel after being cited for the incident which took place in Bristol’s Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter on Saturday.