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England prop Mako Vunipola has received a three-week ban after being sent off in Saracens’ Gallagher Premiership victory over Newcastle.
But it means he will be available for England’s autumn Tests, starting against Argentina on November 6.
Vunipola, who has won 70 caps, was dismissed for dangerous play in a ruck or maul at Kingston Park.
👨⚖️ | 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧@Mako_Vunipola was charged with dangerous play after receiving a red card against Newcastle.
He received a three week ban which may be reduced to two if he completes a World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme. #YourSaracens💫
— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) October 12, 2022
He will miss Premiership games against Bath and Exeter, plus a Premiership Rugby Cup appointment with London Irish.
The suspension will be reduced by one match if he successfully completes World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme.
Vunipola’s case was heard by a three-man independent disciplinary panel, the Rugby Football Union said.
Wasps full-back Jacob Umaga also received a three-week ban following his dismissal against Northampton on Sunday.
Umaga was charged with tackling, charging, pulling or grasping the jumper (Northampton wing Courtnall Skosan) in the air, contrary to World Rugby law 9.17.
Umaga is currently injured, and the RFU said that the games he will miss will be determined following confirmation from Wasps when he is fit to play again.
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