SCOTLAND flanker John Hardie has been suspended by club side Edinburgh and told he will not be selected for next month’s autumn Test series amid a Scottish Rugby Union investigation.
No explanation has yet been given for the disciplinary action but it means he will miss Edinburgh’s Challenge Cup match with Krasny Yar today, as well as the Dark Blues’ international clashes against Samoa, New Zealand and Australia.
The 29-year-old was expected to be part of Gregor Townsend’s squad when it is announced.
In a statement, the SRU said: “Scottish Rugby and Edinburgh Rugby confirm Scotland international and Edinburgh forward, John Hardie, has been suspended from duty pending an internal investigation.
“As a result the player will not be available for selection for Edinburgh, or the Scotland National Team.
“We are unable to comment further given the nature of the investigation.”
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