Sheehan has been sanctioned with a three-game ban, pending completion of a coaching intervention course. He received a retrospective citation for reckless conduct that resulted in head contact with Wallabies player Lynagh during a match. This incident occurred without punishment during gameplay. Sheehan will miss key fixtures for Leinster, including a pre-season match and two United Rugby Championship games. Despite accepting the ban, he contested the notion of foul play. The Lions, led by Sheehan after the captain's HIA issue, recently claimed a series victory over Australia.
World Rugby's independent review committee deemed Sheehan's actions to be reckless, finding that contact was made with Lynagh's head, qualifying the action as high danger.
Sheehan will miss Leinster's pre-season clash with Cardiff and URC fixtures against the Stormers and Sharks, possibly impacting his presence in future matches.
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