Sean O'Brien handed one week ban
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Sean O'Brien handed one week ban
Sean O'Brien has been handed a 1 week suspension after being found guilty of foul play against France.
O'Brien will now miss Ireland's World Cup quarter final against Argentina and with losing Peter O'Mahony already to injury, this will come as a major blow for Joe Schmidt's side.
The incident occurred in the opening stages of the match, with O'Brien striking Pascal Pape in the stomach.
Rhys Ruddock has already been called into the squad to replace the injured O'Mahony, so losing another back row is not ideal for Ireland.
French coach Philipe Saint Andre was furious that O'Brien was still on the pitch in the crucial Pool D clash and labeled the incident an 'attack' on Pape.
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