1
Bastareaud and Haskell to learn fate on Wednesday
By Peter Thompson
Mathieu Bastareaud and James Haskell will discover their fate on Wednesday after being cited for incidents during European Champions Cup matches last weekend.
Bastareaud seemingly aimed a homophobic slur at Benetton Treviso's Sebastian Negri in a 36-0 victory for Toulon on Sunday.
The France centre claimed he was reacting to provocation and issued an apology, having appeared to call Negri "f***ing f****t" in the closing stages at Stade Mayol.
Bastareaud could be banned for between six weeks and a year less than a month before the Six Nations starts when he appears before an independent disciplinary committee in London.
Toulon condemned the comments Bastareaud is alleged to have made, but insist they will stand by their captain.
Haskell was sent off for a dangerous late tackle on Harlequins centre Jamie Roberts in the closing stages of Wasps' defeat on Saturday.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young said he hopes the England flanker's disciplinary record will count in his favour.
Trending on RugbyPass
2
'Chaos': Lawes sheds light on the social that ended 2 England careers
3
Ex-Ireland wing brands Six Nations champs 'not that good'
4
Hacjivah Dayimani exits SA following Springbok snub
5
Latest Comments
Just came back from the game and the atmosphere was amazing. Players stayed afterwards for more than a hour to sign stuff and take photos with fans. Great day out.
Go to comments100% Mr Owens. But who would want to be a referee.? It must be the most difficult job on earth.
Go to comments