Quinlan ruled out of Puma clash

Alan Quinlan's name was missing when Ireland announced their team to face Argentina this morning.

The Munster flanker has been suspended for three weeks after a disciplinary hearing upheld a citing for stamping in Saturday's 22-3 defeat by New Zealand.

Quinlan struck All Black number eight Rodney So'oialo in the first half, an incident spotted by referee Mark Lawrence who only issued a caution.

But the hearing held in Dublin last night deemed the offence worthy of a red card.

Quinlan, who has appealed the decision, would have featured in Ireland's back row against the Pumas at Croke Park on Saturday.

The 34-year-old's physicality was deemed essential against New Zealand, but he must now wait until the RBS 6 Nations begins in February for his next opportunity in a green jersey.