Danny Cipriani faces a possible five-week suspension after being sent off in Gloucester's 36-22 defeat to Munster on Saturday, killing off his chances of an England recall during the upcoming autumn internationals having been left out of Eddie Jones' squad last week.

The England fly-half was shown a straight red card by referee Alexandre Ruiz for making contact with his shoulder to the head of Munster's Rory Scannell in the 29th minute of the match at Thomond Park.

Toulouse flanker Jerome Kaino was handed a five-match ban last week for a similar shoulder to the head incident in their Round 1 match against Bath, under 'Law 9.12 Striking with the shoulder', which carries a mid-range entry point of six weeks.

Toulouse have since appealed the decision, stating that the EPCR's decision "does not rest on any clear and obvious observable (element) of an act of unfair play" and "relates to feelings and not to proven facts". The outcome of Kaino's appeal, to be heard this week, could have a bearing on the length of Cipriani's suspension.

Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees may also face a disciplinary hearing for a high tackle of Munster fly-half Joey Carbery which was only punished at the time with a penalty.