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Rhys Gill, Dave Ward and James Horwell face RFU Disciplinary panel

By Peter Gilbert

Monday 11 January 2016 21:28, UK

Rhys Gill of Saracens (right in blue) is shown a yellow card which was later upgraded to red
Image: Rhys Gill of Saracens (right in blue) is shown a yellow card which was later upgraded to red

Saracens' Rhys Gill and Harlequins duo Dave Ward and James Horwell will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel on Tuesday night.

The three players were summoned to appear at a hearing in London following a stormy Aviva Premiership clash on Saturday.

Saracens slump to defeat
Saracens slump to defeat

Aviva Premiership: Harlequins 29-23 Saracens

Gill, who was sent off as Saracens slumped to their first defeat of the season, has been charged with dangerous tackling after his challenge on George Lowe.

Quins hooker Ward has been charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship after he was cited for allegedly biting Jackson Wray.

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George Kruis is carried off after suffering an injury during Saracens' defeat at Harlequins
Image: George Kruis is carried off after suffering an injury during Saracens' defeat at Harlequins

Horwill has been charged for punching or striking after he was alleged to have struck Saracens lock George Kruis just two minutes into the match. 

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