Chris Ashton

Ashton receives 13-week ban for biting

After a lengthy hearing on Tuesday, a disciplinary panel found Ashton guilty of biting Waller during Saracens' 27-12 win in the Premiership on Saturday.

Ashton contested two counts of biting, but was found guilty of one and banned for 13 weeks.

He is free to play again on Dec. 19.

"Having considered detailed evidence the panel concluded that during the course of a ruck Chris Ashton bit the arm of Alex Waller at a time that Mr Waller was attempting to clear him out," Philip Evans QC, chairman of the disciplinary panel, said.

Bite me once shame on you, bite me twice?

The 29-year-old former England international is alleged to have bitten Northampton prop Alex Waller during Sunday's English Premiership victory.

The two incidents occurred in the 24th and 25th minutes of the game at Allianz Park, which Saracens won 27-12.

Ashton's mouth appeared to make contact with Waller's hand during a tangle on the floor.

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