Leinster prop Cian Healy has been suspended for two weeks for a 'reckless act of foul play' following an independent disciplinary hearing in London.
Healy was cited for allegedly striking Toulon hooker Guilhem Guirado with his knee during the Champions Cup Round 3 match at Stade Félix Mayol on 13 December.
The Ireland forward pleaded not guilty to the offence of striking but the judicial officer decided that Healy had committed a reckless act of foul play, found that the offence was at the low end of World Rugby's sanctions and selected three weeks as the appropriate entry point.
The sanction was reduced by one week taking into account the player's good character and good conduct during the hearing before imposing a suspension of two weeks.
Healy is free to play on Monday, 11 January 2016 so will miss the Pro12 game away to Ospreys. The 28-year-old had not been selected on the Leinster team for tomorrow's meeting with Connacht.
Both the player and EPCR have the right to appeal the decision.
Healy was originally cited and banned for two weeks at a hearing before Christmas but had successfully appealed before the EPCR decided to order another hearing.
