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NIK SIMON: RFU made the right call by overturning Chris Ashton's red card but the archaic disciplinary system may still rob the Leicester winger of one final farewell in the play-offs
Ashton cleared for Leicester’s Premiership play-off semi-final against Sale Winger had his red card reduced to a yellow following a disciplinary hearing But uncertainty over his availability could mean he doesn't start on Sunday By Nik Simon for the Daily Mail
Published: 22:44 BST, 11 May 2023 | Updated: 22:44 BST, 11 May 2023
Few will begrudge Chris Ashton being cleared to fight another day but the delay in reaching a decision may well rob him of his farewell opportunity.
Leicester will have been preparing their combinations for the play-off against Sale since Sunday morning so uncertainty throughout the week could have cost him his chance.
It is a reflection of rugby’s slowmoving and archaic systems, with the disciplinary hearing pushed back to accommodate the bank holiday and Wednesday night’s Premiership awards. Ashton was invited to attend the black-tie dinner to pick up a special award but he was pulled out to prepare for a potential hearing.
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