Russell ban stands as appeal fails
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Scotland fly-half Finn Russell will miss Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy after an appeal against his two-week ban was unsuccessful.
The Glasgow Warriors stand-off was initially shown a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Dan Biggar during
Wales' 26-23 victory at Murrayfield.
But the 22-year-old was suspended after the caution was
retrospectively upgraded to a red card.
The Scottish Rugby Union's appeal was dismissed after a hearing on Wednesday.
Russell, capped seven times, will be available for Scotland's final two Six Nations matches - aga…
The Glasgow Warriors stand-off was initially shown a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Dan Biggar during
Wales' 26-23 victory at Murrayfield.
But the 22-year-old was suspended after the caution was
retrospectively upgraded to a red card.
The Scottish Rugby Union's appeal was dismissed after a hearing on Wednesday.
Russell, capped seven times, will be available for Scotland's final two Six Nations matches - aga…
