Three weeks for Hughes' knee-strike
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Nathan Hughes of the Wasps has been found guilty and charged for striking with George North's head with his knee during the match against Northampton.
This was in contravention of Law 10.4(a) – striking with the knee and/or shin.
Hughes was found guilty of the charge and given a three-week ban, starting Tuesday, March 31.
He is free to play again on April 28.
Commenting on the judgement, James Dingemans said: “This was a three week ban on the basis that no intention was found.
"However, there was recklessness meaning that, notwithstanding the harm, it was a low entry point of four weeks with mitigation of one week to reflect his previous clean playing record.”
The Panel comprised James Dingemans, Aidan O'Brien and Martyn Wood.
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