Wednesday Round-Up
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Wednesday Round-Up
Pocock planning on sabbatical
Brumbies and Australia international David Pocock is in negotiations for a new contract with ARU and wants a 12 month sabbatical included where he can go study in England.
With a degree in Ecological Agricultural Systems, Pocock wants to study in Oxford or Cambridge and could follow in Jamie Roberts footsteps in appearing in a Varsity match.
Pocock has turned down offers from Top 14 clubs, which could have made him the highest paid player in the world.
Barrow banned for 2 weeks
Leicester Tigers second-row Dominic Barrow has been suspended for striking an opponent during last weekend's Premiership clash with Sale Sharks.
He appeared before an RFU Disciplinary panel on Tuesday, charged with punching or striking an opponent, contrary to Law 10.4(a).
Barrow must pay £500 towards hearing costs. He is free to play again on February 27 2016 against London Irish
