Scotland's Russell banned for dangerous tackle


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 19 Feb 2015

Scotland's Finn Russell is confronted by the Welsh defence during their Six Nations rugby union match at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, February 15, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell will miss the next Six Nations game against Italy after receiving a two-week ban on Wednesday for making a dangerous tackle against Wales.

Russell was sent to the sin bin for taking out opposite number Dan Biggar as he jumped to catch a high ball in the first half of the game at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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