Scotland appeals against ban for duo
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SCOTLAND yesterday appealed against three-week bans imposed on Ross Ford and Jonny Gray that rule them out of the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Australia.
The Scots — who face the Wallabies on Sunday at Twickenham — judge the punishments were too severe on hooker Ford and lock Gray which would rule them out of the rest of the tournament.
Ford was accused of a dangerous tackle and Gray was said to have committed an illegal tip tackle during the 36-33 win that secured Scotland’s place in the quarterfinals last Saturday.
By contrast Argentina back Marcelo Bosch received a one-week ban also on Tuesday for a tip tackle.
Both Ford and Gray — who partners his older brother Richie in the second row — denied the charges at their hearing in London on Tuesday.
“Scottish Rugby will appeal against the suspensions issued to both Ross Ford and Jonny Gray,” said a Scottish Rugby Union statement.
“It will contest the length of suspensions given, following the Independent Citing Commissioner’s review of the final Rugby World Cup Pool B match versus Samoa on Saturday 10 October and subsequent ruling by Judicial Officer Christopher Quinlan QC.
“Both players have exemplary records and are widely acknowledged as model professionals who play the game in the right spirit. Their actions had no malice or harmful intention.”
Details of the specific incidents have not been released, however, Quinlan ruled that “each player committed an act of foul play contrary to law”.
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