John Afoa given one-week ban

John Afoa of Gloucester Rugby was cited for dangerously tackling Tim Sweil of Harlequins in the first half of the Premiership match between Gloucester and Harlequins on Saturday 4 March.

The RFU disciplinary panel said: "The panel accepted the evidence from Harlequins that there was no contact to the head of their player and as such the panel was not mandated to find this a mid-range offence. Given this was a reckless tackle causing no injury, the panel was satisfied that a low-end entry point was appropriate.”

The prop pleaded guilty and was given a one-week suspension.  He is free to play again on Monday 27 March.