England prop Joe Marler has been banned for 10 weeks for grabbing the genitals of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones, the Rugby Football Union has announced. Lock Courtney Lawes, who was cited for a dangerous tackle, was cleared following an independent disciplinary committee hearing in Dublin. Joe Marler grabbed Alun Wyn Jones (pictured) by the genitals (Adam Davy/PA)The incidents occurred during a stormy contest, which England won 33-30. Marler accepted he committed an act of foul play but contested the citing that he “grabbed, twisted or squeezed the genitals” of an opponent. Disciplinary update | Courtney Lawes, Joe Marler and Manu Tuilagi have learned the outcome of their disciplinary hearings.

Source: Express March 12, 2020 19:48 UTC