Making his first Six Nations appearance in two years, Ntamack was sent off in the 70th minute for a brutal shoulder-to-head shot on Ben Thomas. He was initially awarded a yellow card which was later upgraded to red, marring their 43-0 opening-night victory.

France fly half Romain Ntamack will miss the Six Nations clash with England after his red card against Wales, but will be able to return ahead of a potential title decider with Ireland later in the tournament.

FRANCE’S STAR OUT-HALF Romain Ntamack will miss Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations trip to England after he was handed a three-match ban. But the Toulouse 10 is likely to miss just two games and is set to be available for Les Bleus’ much-anticipated visit to Ireland on 8 March.