Matthew Rees facing lengthy ban after red card for vicious stamp on Nick Easter's face

Cardiff Blues hooker Matthew Rees will face a disciplinary hearing in London tomorrow (Wednesday 25 November) following the straight red card he received for stamping on the face of Harlequins number eight Nick Easter in round two of the European Challenge Cup. Replacement hooker Rees was sent off after Easter brought it to the referee's attention, following a stamp that came very close, but due to good luck more than anything, didn't take out his eye. Referee Alexandre Ruiz was clear in his decision, sending the former Wales captain from the park. Blues coach Danny Wilson felt there was no …