Rugby World Cup: Scotland launch robust appeal in aid of banned duo Ross Ford and Jonny Gray
Scotland have promised a vigorous appeal against the suspensions handed out to forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray, which would rule them both out of the remainder of the World Cup.
The duo were slapped with three-week bans for their illegal two-man tip-tackle on Samoa flanker Jack Lam, which precludes them from Sunday’s quarter-final clash against Australia at Twickenham.
Scottish Rugby intend to challenge the length of the ban as opposed to the guilty verdict.
“We hold Ross and Jonny in very high regard and as a result will be launching a robust appeal to challenge their suspensions, which we feel are unduly harsh,” said chief executive Mark Dodson.
“It is clear other unions are also seeking better clarity on the use of citing and the interpretation of how key areas of the game are scrutinised and the subsequent levels of punishment set.”