Cockerill worried about diving

02 October 2014Cockerill was angry when Blair Cowan of London Irish escaped a card or citing after striking the face of Jamie Gibson in Saturday's 22-19 victory at Welford Road.

Clarification was sought over the incident from the Rugby Football Union and Cockerill was surprised to learn that the strength of the punch, as judged by the referee and citing officer, decides what action is taken.

An e-mail from RFU head of discipline Gerard McEvilly and citing officer Wade Dooley stated the offence was worthy of a penalty only.

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