Daniel Sanderson disciplinary verdict

[Communications Team]

Daniel Sanderson disciplinary verdict

For immediate release Tuesday 10th January 2012
Issued on behalf of Nicol McClelland

DANIEL SANDERSON of Moseley RFC appeared before an RFU Disciplinary Panel last night charged with punching/striking an opponent during the RFU Championship match, Moseley RFC v London Scottish on December 26.

Sanderson pleaded guilty to the charge and was suspended for 3 weeks. The suspension was backdated to December 27 2011, when the club held their internal disciplinary hearing. He is free to play again on January 18.

He is also required to pay £250 towards hearing costs.

The Panel comprised Rick Charles (Chair), Mike Curling and Nick Dark.

[studleyken]

Great news. We would have missed him if the ban had been longer, and it could have been.

[CJB1]

Indeed. He misses one more game. Now, what's the news on David Lyons? Once he's fit, we're back up to full squad strength in the engine room.

[studleyken]

Yes CJB1, but only if Greg King's injury is not too bad. Lets hope it isn't a broken eye socket. It looked pretty bad when he walked to the dressing room. Good luck Greg.

[CJB1]

Engine room = second row. With the best will in the world, Greg King is a pretty long shot for the 4 or 5 shirt. We do need to be mindful of cover at centre, however.

[studleyken]

Point taken CJB1.

[dingle]

It could have been worse. Good for the bench. What is the news about Ben Pon's recovery? Haven't seen him at the club recently. I thought he did quite well last season.

[observer]

Jan 10, 2012 21:04:09 GMT dingle said:

It could have been worse. Good for the bench. What is the news about Ben Pon's recovery? Haven't seen him at the club recently. I thought he did quite well last season.

Talking to his Dad last weekend, he reckons Ben is fairly near a return.

Back in training and should be clear for contact in the next week or two........guess match fitness may be an issue as he's been out for a while, but sounds like he'll be avail by the end of Jan.

[Steve@Mose]

Kevin Maggs warns Dan Sanderson of future provocation

Keep a level head and cool temperament Dan regardless of the provocations thrown your way. What happened on Boxing Day is now history to be learnt from and not dwelt on.