Marler to miss two 6 Nations matches

Harlequins front rower Joe Marler has received a 6-week ban after he appeared before an independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday evening after receiving a red card from referee Matt Carley during Saturday’s Premiership match against Sale Sharks. 

 
He was sent off in the 58th minute for striking with the shoulder and making contact with Sale Sharks’ TJ Ioane, contrary to law 9.12.

Marler pleaded guilty to the charge and was suspended for a period of six weeks. He is available to play again on 20 February 2018.

Meanwhile, TJ Ioane received a two-week ban for striking Marler with the arm in the same match. He also pleaded guilty to the charge and will be available to play again on 23 January 2018.