Northampton's Tom Collins banned for red-carded tackle on Umaga
Northampton winger Tom Collins has been dealt a two-week suspension following his sending off in last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership win over Wasps.
Collins was dismissed after an aerial challenge with fly-half Jacob Umaga in the 65th minute on Sunday at the Ricoh Arena.
Both players received lengthy medical treatment following the collision before Collins was given his marching orders.
Collins will now miss his side’s Heineken Champions Cup matches against Benetton and Lyon. He is free to play again for the Saints on January 21.
“The panel found that the player’s actions were reckless in that he failed in his duty to protect the player in the air,” said independent panel chair Matthew Weaver following Wednesday’s disciplinary hearing.
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“They accepted that there was no intent to cause any harm and the player was immediately remorseful for the injury sustained by Jacob Umaga.
"The panel found that this was a low-end entry point of four weeks and that the player was allowed the maximum mitigation of 50 per cent due to his acceptance of the charge, his clean record and immediate and genuine remorse."
- Press Association
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Go to commentsIm not sure Mounga is the missing link. He has been involved the whole period where NZ had "slipped" down to 70%. He is a big part of that happening. I dont believe the BB/Mounga combo ever worked properly as duel playmakers and Id rather see NZ go to guys like Perofeta, Jacomb, Miller, Cameron, Simpson etc before going backwards. They are the future, not guys from the past. Jacomb, Miller and Cameron in particular look to be the future. Pity Miller got injured as he would have been on the ABXV tour.
Samisoni Takiaho will also make a big difference to hooker depth. We would have loved to have him this weekend for sure. It will be great to see Holland come in and I think Frizzell only signed for 2 Japanese seasons so is expected back in june I think.
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