Wasps' George Smith cleared at RFU hearing

George Smith is free to play for Wasps this weekend after he was cleared of striking an opponent with his knee.

The Australia flanker appeared before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Wednesday accused of kneeing James Hook in the head during Saturday's 13-10 defeat at Gloucester.

But a statement from the RFU confirmed the case was dismissed, and Smith will be available to take on Leicester on Saturday.

The 35-year-old, who has captained Wasps this season in the absence of James Haskell and Matt Mullan, was named Premiership player of the month for February.