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September 30, 2024| SPORTSCARDBLOGS| 0 Comment

Mohamed Haouas: France prop banned for the remainder of the Six Nations

France tighthead prop Mohamed Haouas will miss the remainder of the Six Nations through suspension after his sending-off against Scotland.

Referee Nika Amashukeli dismissed the 28-year-old in the 11th minute of the match between France and Scotland in round three of the competition.

Four-week ban

He has now been handed a four-week ban by the tournament organisers and has been ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations.

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Haouas was red-carded after headbutting Scotland scrum-half Ben White at a ruck, with the incident occurring shortly after Grant Gilchrist was sent off.

In doing so, Haouas became the first player to be sent off twice in the Six Nations. He was shown a red card in the corresponding fixture in 2020 for punching Jamie Ritchie.

Haouas was brought into the starting line-up for the match, replacing Uini Atonio, who copped a three-week ban for an incident in France’s defeat to Ireland.

The prop will now miss France’s next game against England at Twickenham on March 11 and the tournament closer against Wales in Paris a week later.

Haouas’ ban was reduced from six weeks after he admitted guilt and remorse for his actions.

He could have his suspension reduced by a week if he completes World Rugby’s head injuries awareness workshop. 

In doing so, he would be available to return in time for Montpellier’s round of 16 Champions Cup tie with Exeter Chiefs.

Meanwhile, Fabien Galthie has confirmed the 17 players who will not be available to their Top 14 clubs this weekend. 

The players not listed will be free to feature for the clubs during the weekend’s league action.

France squad to prepare for England

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