England wing Anthony Watson receives suspension after sending off

By PA Sport

Image: Anthony Watson has been suspended for two weeks

England wing Anthony Watson has been suspended for two weeks after being sent off during Bath's game against Saracens earlier this month.

Watson pleaded guilty to two charges of tackling Alex Goode while in the air and then using "offensive, inappropriate and unprofessional language and behaviour towards the fourth official".

The 22-year-old has been given a one-week ban for each charge and will not be available to play again until April 25.

It means Watson will miss Bath's next two matches, which are both against Sale, but could return for their final fixtures of the Aviva Premiership season against Northampton and Leicester.

Image: Watson will not be available to play again until April 25

Watson played every game in this year's Six Nations as England won their first Grand Slam since 2003.

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An RFU statement read: "Watson was charged with tackling the player in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i) and conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Union and/or the Game, contrary to RFU Rule 5.12.

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"Watson pleaded guilty to both charges and was given a two-week suspension (one week for each charge). He is free to play again on 25 April."

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