Three match ban for Adam Coleman after red card

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Adam Coleman of London Irish in action during the Gallagher Premiership match between London Irish and Sale Sharks at the Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford on Sunday 26th September 2021. (Photo by Juan Gasperini/MI News/NurPhoto)

London Irish lock Adam Coleman has received a three match suspension after being sent off against Saracens in the Premiership on Saturday.

The second-row was red carded in the 22nd minute for a dangerous tackle on Sarries forward Jackson Wray.

Irish initially struggled without the lock on the field, going 34-8 down, but staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 34-34 draw.

Earned 38 Australia caps

Coleman, who has won 38 caps for Australia, accepted the charge.

He will miss Irish’s Premiership Cup games against Northampton and Saracens, plus a league appointment with Harlequins on November 27.

If Coleman completes a World Rugby coaching intervention programme, though, the Quins game will not count in his suspension and he would be available for that fixture.