French prop learns his fate after Joe Marler is told he can serve ban in lockdown

Saturday, 25 April 2020 at 15:52

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bySteven Smith

Montpellier prop Mohamed Haouas, who picked up a three-week ban for punching in France’s Six Nations match against Scotland, will be deemed to have served his sentence during the coronavirus lockdown.

The 25-year-old was sent off after striking Scotland flank Jamie Ritchie in the March 8 Test, a match the French went on to lose 28-17 after picking up three wins from their opening three games.

The prop, French rugby federation said, , will be able to play again “as soon as the sporting season resumes”.

Top 5 On-Field Fights of the Six Nations Era

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Is there anyone who doesn't like a bit of good old-fashioned, '70s-style on-field brawling?

Hell, even the players involved seem to enjoy it. They certainly didn't hesitate to get stuck in.

So here's a roundup of the best on-pitch fights of the Six Nations era. Enjoy.

1. France v Italy, 2014

Referee shows two players, Italy's Michele Rizzo & France's Rabah Slimani, red cards for foul play as France takes on Italy in the 2nd round clash of the RBS 6 Nations Championship from the Stade de France.

2. Wales v Ireland, 2005

Paul O'Connell unleashes the beast within & unloads the ground and pound on Wales' Robert Sidoli. The nearest thing you will see to UFC on a rugby pitch.

3. Scotland v England, 2018

Scotland recorded a famous 25-13 win over England when the match eventually got underway but the rivalry had boiled over even before kick-off.

As both sides exited the pitch from their warm-up session, players from both sides got involved in a scuffle at the entrance to the tunnel, with the BBC reporting that both Owen Farrell and Scotland captain John Barclay had been involved before the teams were separated.

4. Ireland v England, 2013

Tempers flare during the 1st half of the Ireland v England rugby clash, which took place at The Aviva Stadium on Sunday, February 10th 2013 in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. England won the clash 12-6.

5. England vs Wales, 2018

Referee Jerome Garces had initially stopped the game for a penalty against England because Dylan Hartley had been caught offside. But fly-half Owen Farrell appeared unhappy with something Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies had said and the two clashed on the ground, triggering a fight that included almost every player on the field.

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