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Ashton sweats over appeal verdict

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Wednesday 3 Feb 2016

Ashton pleaded not guilty in the independent disciplinary hearing.

The 28-year-old  received the suspension after he was cited by match citing commissioner Yves Thieffine (France) for allegedly making contact with the eye(s) and/or eye area of the Ulster centre Luke Marshall in the 16th minute a European Cup Round Five match at Allianz Park.

The Appeal Committee, consisting of Lorne Crerar (Scotland); Chairman, Rod McKenzie (Scotland) and Roger Morris (Wales), heard submissions on behalf of Ashton from Saracens' legal representative, Chris Smith, as well as submissions on behalf of the EPCR Disciplinary Officer, Liam McTiernan.

The hearing was then adjourned and the Appeal Committee expects to announce its decision on Thursday, February 4.

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