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Wasps' Sam Jones and London Irish's Elliot Stooke avoid bans

Wasps Sam Jones will be eligible to play in the Premiership semi-finals
Image: Wasps Sam Jones will be eligible to play in the Premiership semi-finals

Wasps forward Sam Jones and London Irish lock Elliott Stooke have been cleared of charges stemming from last Saturday's clash between the teams.

Both were cited by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) after the Ricoh Arena fixture and appeared before a disciplinary panel on Wednesday evening.

The incidents occurred in the second half of last weekend's Aviva Premiership match between Wasps and London Irish, which was won 38-12 by Wasps.

READING, ENGLAND - MAY 01:  Elliott Stooke of Irish looks dejected as he leaves the field during the Aviva Premiership match between London Irish and Harle
Image: London Irish's Elliott Stooke (centre) has also escaped a ban after being cited

Stooke was charged with playing an opponent without the ball, contrary to law 10.4(f), while Jones was accused of punching or striking, contrary to law 10.4(a).

But "both charges were dismissed", the RFU have confirmed.

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Wasps' Jones will subsequently be available to play in their Aviva Premiership semi-final clash against Exeter on May 21.

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