Delon Armitage banned for five weeks after tackle - Rugby Union News
Delon Armitage, who appeared before the disciplinary committee of Rugby Football Union on November 9, has been handed over a severe ban of five weeks for foul play. He was cited for kneeing Dave Attwood and a dangerous tackle to Tom Biggs in the same match.
According to the details, Armitage was charged with a couple of serious violent acts during the last game of London Irish in ongoing Aviva Premiership championship. The player has been asked to work on his temperament by RFU to avoid such incidents in the
future.
Armitage was found guilty in the both charges and was handed over two separate bans. He was banned for three weeks following allegedly kneeing Dave Attwood and received even sterner sanction for tackling rival player Tom Boss. This is not the first time
when London Irish player has got a suspension by RFU. In fact he has received four more suspensions before this during the current year.
The head of RFU disciplinary panel, Jeff Blackett, released the news of the five week ban for Armitage on November 9. Blackett told the media that player has been found guilty once again which is a matter of shame for him. He added that, “However, we hope
that he will learn from these events and we look forward to him resuming the game he quite clearly feels very passionate about.”
The 27-year-old English player has been playing for London Irish since 2002 but the current year has been devastating for him. Irish boss Toby Booth criticised his player for his continuous wrong doings and said he deserved the punishment.
The coach further said that, “It's a fine line for players who are competitive beasts and pushing the boundaries all the time," said Irish boss Toby Booth. "It can all get cloudy in an instant. But if players continually offend then you've got to look at
their emotional control. You want your best players on the field. Delon is aware of what is needed in a professional sport.”
The current suspension of the Delon Armitage will come to an end on December 9.
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