Russell to miss Italy clash after ban is upheld

Finn Russell will miss Scotland's Six Nations clash with Italy after his appeal against a two-week ban was thrown out by tournament bosses.



A Six Nations appeal committee rejected Scotland's appeal against Russell's ban for tackling Dan Biggar in the air in the 26-23 defeat to Wales on February 15.



The appeal committee upheld the original decision to suspend Russell for two weeks, despite considering submissions from the 22-year-old fly-half at a London hearing on Wednesday.



Russell will now miss Saturday's Murrayfield clash with Italy, but will be free to return to face England at T…