Marler handed three-week ban

Published: Tuesday, 13. September, 2011 in category Northern Hemishere
Marler: Suspended for three weeks

Marler, who pleaded guilty to the offence during the game on September 3 at a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing this evening, will be available to play again on October 5.

Gloucester's Will James was cited for the same offence during his team's clash with Northampton on September 4. He too pleaded guilty and was suspended for two weeks, but the ban was reduced to one week given his previous good disciplinary record. He will be available to play again on September 20.