England prop Kyle Sinckler set to miss the start of Six Nations
Top NewsMonday, 11 January 2021 at 15:29
Kyle Sinkler could miss the start of the 2021 Six Nations after the England prop was cited for his foul-mouthed outburst against Exeter Chiefs.
The incident occurred early in the second half when Sinckler was tackled by Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie in what appeared to be a low no-arms tackle.
Referee Karl Dickson deemed it legal, leading to Sinckler saying “Are you f------ serious?”
Despite the prop taking to Twitter to apologise that evening, Sinckler has been cited for the distasteful incident.
This was for failing to respect the authority of the match official, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.28.
It's thought that the ban could be anywhere from three to seven weeks, but it's hard to predict with the current process.
The independent disciplinary panel will be chaired by Richard Whittam QC, with Becky Essex and one other panel member to be confirmed.
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LIST | 5 players who are set to miss the start of the Six Nations
A number of high-profile stars are in a race against time to be fit for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations.
1. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
The Wales captain is expected to miss the start of the 2021 Six Nations Championship. The Test record-holder for appearances suffered a knee injury during Wales’ Autumn Nations Cup clash against Italy last month. And after being assessed by the medical staff at the Ospreys, Jones could now be a doubt for Wales’ Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 7.
2. Jack Nowell (England)
The England speedster has not featured for the club this season after going under the knife for a foot/toe injury which he played through the pain with as Exeter won the European and domestic double in October. Exeter boss Rob Baxter doesn't expect him to be back until at least late February.
3. Romain Ntamack (France)
Ntamack suffered a broken jaw during Toulouse’s victory over Bordeaux-Bègles in France’s Top 14 in late December and was substituted with around 12 minutes left to play. And he took to Twitter to explain the result of a scan on the injury 24 hours later that means he faces a race to be fit for the beginning of the 2021 Championship.
4. Alfie Barbeary (England)
The Premiership player of the month for December is set to miss out on a place in England’s Six Nations squad next month after it emerged he will be out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury.
5. Manu Tuilagi (England)
The 29-year-old was hurt 12 minutes into Sale's Premiership game at Northampton in October.
"Manu will be a loss to England and Sale," said former boss Steve Diamond. "He'll be out for six months. It's brutal what we're playing at the minute."
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