#5. Kevin Yates
During a match between London Scots and Bath in January 1998, the flanker Simon Fenn from London Scots suffered a severe injury. After a collapsed scrum, Fenn emerged with blood streaming from his ear, requiring 25 stitches. Investigation revealed that someone had bitten his ear, and Bath prop Yates was identified as the responsible party. Despite Yates protesting his innocence, he was ultimately found guilty and faced a six-month ban as a consequence of his actions.