Dan Sheehan's Suspension: Impact and Consequences

British & Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan faces a four-match suspension, which may be cut to three with completion of a coaching intervention, following a foul on Australia's Tom Lynagh during the third test in Sydney, according to World Rugby.

Sheehan's suspension affects his participation in Leinster's pre-season game against Cardiff and the United Rugby Championship matches against Stormers and Sharks scheduled for September and October. If he fails the intervention, he'll also miss the October 18 game against Munster.

Sheehan initially denied foul play, but the independent foul play review committee cited recklessness. The foul resulted in an elbow hit to Lynagh, who failed a head injury assessment, marking the Lions' single loss in their nine-match Australia tour.

(With inputs from agencies.)