Beauxis banned for 20 days

ByEurosport

Updated 17/02/2011 at 13:43 GMT

Stade Francais fly-half Lionel Beauxis has been suspended for 20 days by the Ligue nationale de rugby for a dangerous tackle against Castres in Top 14 action.

Paris' fly-half Lionel Beauxis (L) prepares to hit a penalty kick during the top 14 rugby union match, Castres vs. Stade Francais Paris on January 27, 2011 at the Pierre Antoine stadium in Castres

Image credit: AFP

The France international, who was yellow-carded for the challenge, will miss the club's next two matches in the division: at Brive on Thursday and against Perpignan on March 5.

Coach Michael Cheika has been suspended for 30 days for his behaviour towards officials after the end of match on January 27, which the Parisian side lost 34-12.

His assistant coach Chris Whitaker, cited on the same grounds, was cleared of the charges.

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