Former Leinster back row Josh Murphy had been in outstanding form for Connacht in the URC since his return from a year's sabbatical
Connacht's Josh Murphy has been hit with a four game ban after a disciplinary hearing - but will only miss two URC games.
But Murphy was red carded in the 71st minute of the westerner's defeat to Ulster at Kingspan Stadium last Saturday for a high challenge on James McCormick. Referee Andrew Brace dismissed him under Law 9.13 for a dangerous tackle. READ MORE:Donncha O'Callaghan is just 'outside noise' for Munster: 'We only listen to people inside the building'
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