Liam Williams banned for Wales’ Six Nations opener against Ireland

Liam Williams will miss Wales’ opening Six Nations match after being sent off playing for Scarlets (David Davies/PA)

Liam Williams has been ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations opener after being given a three-game ban for his red card in the Scarlets’ Guinness PRO14 derby defeat by Cardiff Blues.

British and Irish Lions back Williams will miss Ireland’s visit to Cardiff on February 7 following his weekend dismissal.