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IRFU opt against appealing O'Driscoll ban

The Leinster centre will see out his three-week suspension for a stamp on Italy’s Simone Favaro.

THE IRFU HAVE confirmed that they will not appeal Brian O’Driscoll’s three-week suspension.

Ireland centre O’Driscoll was sin-binned for stamping on Italy’s Simone Favaro during the Six Nations defeat to Italy in Rome on March 16.

The 34-year-old was informed of the verdict after the disciplinary committee called the incident “a spontaneous act born out of frustration” but downsized the ban from the entry level of five weeks to three due to O’Driscoll’s “exemplary character”.

He will now miss Leinster’s meeting with Ulster at the RDS on Friday as well as the Amlin Challenge Cup clash against Wasps on April 5 after the IRFU said they won’t be contesting the decision.

The IRFU have confirmed that no appeal will be lodged with the Six Nations regarding the suspension of Brian O’Driscoll,” a brief statement read.

“O’Driscoll was suspended for three weeks following an incident during the RBS 6 Nations Championship game against Italy in Rome on March 16th.”

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    Jul 8th 2012, 3:25 PM

    Had to lol at Sky referring to Andy Murray as a Brit when he won the set. He’ll be back to being the Scot if federer wins.

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    Jul 8th 2012, 5:16 PM

    Why bother watching British tv then, match us also on TG4 – I’m sure you’re fluent

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    Jul 8th 2012, 3:26 PM

    If Andy Murray wins, his mother Judy will swoop down onto court and regurgitate a dead mouse for him.

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    Jul 8th 2012, 5:46 PM

    haha brilliant

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    Jul 8th 2012, 3:17 PM

    Can’t stand Andy Murray, comes across as a right snob

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    Jul 8th 2012, 3:19 PM

    Sickened!

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    Jul 8th 2012, 4:05 PM

    Some match so far and i don’t even like tennis.

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    Jul 8th 2012, 4:07 PM

    What’s the score now ?

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    Jul 8th 2012, 4:13 PM

    One set all, i can see Federer wearing Murray down, has that extra bit of class but Murray has a lot of heart.

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    Jul 8th 2012, 3:16 PM

    Yawn !

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    Jul 8th 2012, 4:46 PM

    It’s a great match. Some fantastic tennis, exciting to watch.

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