England and Saracens lock George Kruis cited for alleged bite in Bath match

ByPA Sport

Published 04/04/2016 at 15:08 GMT

England and Saracens lock George Kruis has been cited for an alleged bite in Friday's Aviva Premiership clash at Bath, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

England's George Kruis has been cited for an alleged bite while playing for Saracens against Bath

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England and Saracens lock George Kruis has been cited for an alleged bite in Friday's Aviva Premiership clash at Bath, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

Kruis will appear before a three-man RFU disciplinary panel in Bristol on Tuesday, as will Bath prop David Wilson, who has been cited for allegedly making contact with the eye or eye area of Kruis.

A statement from the RFU read: "David Wilson of Bath Rugby and George Kruis of Saracens will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel both charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship contrary to law 10.4(m).

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"Wilson has been cited following the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Saracens for allegedly making contact with the eye(s) or the eye area of Kruis.

"Kruis was also cited for allegedly biting David Wilson as part of the same incident in the second half of the match.

"Both players will appear before a three-person RFU disciplinary panel chaired by Christopher Quinlan QC tomorrow evening (Tuesday, April 5) in Bristol."

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