Joe Marler could be in trouble....
Discussion
I see what Connor O'Shea is saying that it's a shin not a kick (and not hard at that) - but in all honesty it's bloody stupid and you wonder what on earth players are thinking knowing that there are multiple cameras on site and slow-mo generally makes things look worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIZSZ9sC9tY
what should happen? All I will say is that if that had been Hartley then he'd be sitting right in the s
t at this point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIZSZ9sC9tY
what should happen? All I will say is that if that had been Hartley then he'd be sitting right in the s
t at this pointirocfan said:
I see what Connor O'Shea is saying that it's a shin not a kick (and not hard at that) - but in all honesty it's bloody stupid and you wonder what on earth players are thinking knowing that there are multiple cameras on site and slow-mo generally makes things look worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIZSZ9sC9tY
what should happen? All I will say is that if that had been Hartley then he'd be sitting right in the st at this point
Silly boy, but handbags reallyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIZSZ9sC9tY
what should happen? All I will say is that if that had been Hartley then he'd be sitting right in the s
t at this pointwell both he and Fazlet are being summoned for questioning - could be interesting (TBH Fazlet's is long overdue, though, ironically, in this particular case I suspect he's not done a whole lot wrong)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/36130239
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/36130239
Ruling said:
Joe Marler suspended for two weeks
The Harlequins player, Joe Marler, has been suspended for two weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London today (Wednesday, 27 April).
Marler was cited by the match Citing Commissioner, Iain Goodall (Scotland), for allegedly kicking the Grenoble hooker, Arnaud Heguy, in the 26th minute of the European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-final at the Twickenham Stoop in contravention of Law 10.4 (c).
Law 10.4 (c) Kicking an opponent
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4 (c), carries the following sanction entry points - Low End: 4 weeks; Mid-Range: 8 weeks; Top End: 12 to 52 weeks
A Disciplinary Committee consisting of Roger Morris (Wales), Chairman, Simon Thomas (Wales) and Kathrine Mackie (Scotland) heard evidence and submissions from Marler, who accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but who did not accept that the foul play warranted a red card, and from Richard Smith QC on behalf of Marler.
The Committee also heard submissions and evidence from the EPCR Disciplinary Officer, Liam McTiernan.
In upholding the citing complaint, the Committee found that Marler had committed an act of foul play that warranted a red card. It determined that the offence was at the low end of World Rugby's sanctions and selected four weeks as the appropriate entry point.
OK, sounds fair. The Harlequins player, Joe Marler, has been suspended for two weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London today (Wednesday, 27 April).
Marler was cited by the match Citing Commissioner, Iain Goodall (Scotland), for allegedly kicking the Grenoble hooker, Arnaud Heguy, in the 26th minute of the European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-final at the Twickenham Stoop in contravention of Law 10.4 (c).
Law 10.4 (c) Kicking an opponent
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4 (c), carries the following sanction entry points - Low End: 4 weeks; Mid-Range: 8 weeks; Top End: 12 to 52 weeks
A Disciplinary Committee consisting of Roger Morris (Wales), Chairman, Simon Thomas (Wales) and Kathrine Mackie (Scotland) heard evidence and submissions from Marler, who accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but who did not accept that the foul play warranted a red card, and from Richard Smith QC on behalf of Marler.
The Committee also heard submissions and evidence from the EPCR Disciplinary Officer, Liam McTiernan.
In upholding the citing complaint, the Committee found that Marler had committed an act of foul play that warranted a red card. It determined that the offence was at the low end of World Rugby's sanctions and selected four weeks as the appropriate entry point.
Oh wait, you mean you're not finished yet?
Ruling further said:
In deciding to disregard the player's recent suspension as it was of an entirely different nature, the Committee then reduced the sanction by two weeks - 50% of the entry point - before imposing a suspension of two weeks.
Marler is free to play on Monday, 9 May. Both the player and EPCR have the right to appeal the decision.
Breathtaking. They decided to ignore his previous suspension because it was only racism and not violence like this one. What the actual fMarler is free to play on Monday, 9 May. Both the player and EPCR have the right to appeal the decision.
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