Insult to injury for Tigers

Struggling Leicester Tigers were dealt another blow, with replacement back David Mele receiving a ban for 'trampling' an opponent.


The scrumhalf, Mele, face a hearing for stamping or trampling, contrary to Law 10.

4(b), in the wake of his team's 45-0 hammering at the hands of Bath at the weekend.


The player pleaded guilty.


Mele was sent from the field by referee Wayne Barnes for stamping and/or trampling on his opponent in the 77th minute.


Mele was given a one week ban - beginning September 23.


He is free to play again on 30th September.


The panel, chaired by John Bren…

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