Ireland’s Jerry Flannery has been cited for his lunge on Alexis Palisson in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations defeat by France.

Flannery could be facing a lengthy ban after appearing to kick at Palisson in the 23rd minute.

The Munster hooker escaped with a penalty but could have been sent off for a poor challenge on the France winger, who limped off with a dead leg shortly after.

The citing will be heard this week.

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