Kieran Treadwell: Ulster second row given three-week ban for high tackle
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Kieran Treadwell has been capped three times by Ireland
Ulster second row Kieran Treadwell has been given a three-week ban for a high tackle on prop Javan Sebastian during Ulster's 26-24 Pro14 win over Scarlets.
The 25-year-old got a yellow card in the 16th minute of the game in Belfast and was later cited for the offence.
The judicial officer at Friday's hearing found Treadwell's tackle should have warranted a red card.
The incident was deemed a mid-range offence, which carries a six-week ban, but this was reduced to three.
Mitigating factors in reducing the suspension period were "a previous clean disciplinary record, acceptance of his actions, co-operation and remorse shown".
The three-week ban rules Treadwell out of action until midnight on 19 December, thereby making him unavailable for Monday's Pro14 game against Edinburgh plus the Irish province's first two European Champions Cup games against Toulouse and Gloucester.
The player has a right of appeal.