Paul Willemse was sent off on Sunday in the round of 16 of the Challenge Cup. It is likely, six days before the end of the regular season in the Top 14, that his season is over.
The disciplinary committee suspended the Montpellier international second row this Thursday for five weeks. As there are only six days of regular phase remaining, andMontpellier, which is fighting to avoid being a play-off, will not participate in the final phase, it is likely that the second row's season will be over. He is currently injured, the precise dates of his suspension period will be communicated as soon as possible. The MHR being eliminated from the European competition, PaulWillemse will serve this suspension in the top 14. The suspension period is not yet known, but it is expected to be between five and seven weeks. The second row was sent-off on Sunday, his second of the season after his expulsion during France-Ireland at the opening of the Six Nations Tournament (and the 4th of his career)