Tuesday Round Up
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Tuesday Round Up
Glasgow's Ryan Wilson cited for testicle grab
In yet another incident of foul play, Glasgow's flanker was has been cited for allegedly grabbing the testicles of Northampton's Lee Dickson. Wilson's hearing is also set for Wednesday and, if he is found guilty, any hopes he has of playing for Scotland in the Six Nations will be dashed. Scotland coach Vern Cotter is expected to announce the squad later today and if Wilson is named but is unable to play, it will be the second time he will miss the Six Nations due to disciplinary action. He missed the 2015 tournament after being suspended for three months for assaulting a fellow rugby player on a night out.
In yet another incident of foul play, Glasgow's flanker was has been cited for allegedly grabbing the testicles of Northampton's Lee Dickson. Wilson's hearing is also set for Wednesday and, if he is found guilty, any hopes he has of playing for Scotland in the Six Nations will be dashed. Scotland coach Vern Cotter is expected to announce the squad later today and if Wilson is named but is unable to play, it will be the second time he will miss the Six Nations due to disciplinary action. He missed the 2015 tournament after being suspended for three months for assaulting a fellow rugby player on a night out.
Injuries sideline Chiefs' Laulala and Bird
Both players sustained their injuries during training on Monday with Bird fracturing his right foot. This excludes him from competing in the first 10 weeks of Super Rugby. Laulala suffered a far more serious injury, tearing three ligaments in his right knee. All Blacks' and Chiefs' tighthead prop will undergo reconstructive surgery to his ACL, PCL and MCL in the next few weeks, but the lengthy 12 month recovery period rules him out of playing for the rest of 2016.
Chris Ashton faces disciplinary for alleged eye gouging
If found guilty of the offence, which carries a minimum 12 week ban, the England wing will miss the opportunity to make his Six Nations return for the first time in three seasons. The alleged incident occurred in the 16th minute of Saracens’ 33-17 victory over Ulster on Saturday. Ashton will face the disciplinary hearing this Wednesday.
Both players sustained their injuries during training on Monday with Bird fracturing his right foot. This excludes him from competing in the first 10 weeks of Super Rugby. Laulala suffered a far more serious injury, tearing three ligaments in his right knee. All Blacks' and Chiefs' tighthead prop will undergo reconstructive surgery to his ACL, PCL and MCL in the next few weeks, but the lengthy 12 month recovery period rules him out of playing for the rest of 2016.
Chris Ashton faces disciplinary for alleged eye gouging
If found guilty of the offence, which carries a minimum 12 week ban, the England wing will miss the opportunity to make his Six Nations return for the first time in three seasons. The alleged incident occurred in the 16th minute of Saracens’ 33-17 victory over Ulster on Saturday. Ashton will face the disciplinary hearing this Wednesday.
