Paul Willemse to face disciplinary hearing for red card against Ireland

Willemse received a red card after two yellow cards for high tackle incidents during France's Six Nations game against Ireland.

DISCIPLINARY HEARING: Referee Karl Dickson shows a red card to Paul Willemse of France after he receives a second yellow. Pic:©INPHO/Ben Brady

French lock Paul Willemse is to appear before an independent disciplinary hearing on Tuesday February 6 (10am) for the red card he received in France's opening Guinness Six Nations clash agaisnt Ireland at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille last Friday evening.

Willemse was issued a yellow card in the eighth minute for a high tackle on  Andrew Porter which saw the Irish player leave the field of play for a Head Injury Assessment (HIA).