Edinburgh and Scotland flanker John Hardie suspended by club and country

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 on Saturday, 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 on Monday