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Chris Ashton: Saracens will not appeal winger’s 13-week ban for biting as Mark McCall continues to stand by his man

Controversial star is going to be sat on sidelines for a while after chomping on Alex Waller's arm

Jonny Fordham

Published: 0:06, 24 Sep 2016

SARACENS will not appeal against Chris Ashton’s 13-week biting ban as they head into the London derby at Harlequins.

Boss Mark McCall said: “The club has been fully supportive of Chris and we are naturally disappointed to lose a player of his calibre for 13 weeks.

Saracens won't appeal Chris Ashton's ban — Saracens won't appeal Chris Ashton's banCredit: Getty Images

The winger has been suspended for 13 weeks for biting — The winger has been suspended for 13 weeks for bitingCredit: Getty Images

“We put forward what we thought was a strong case for both charges to be dismissed but the decision to suspend Chris is one we accept.

“We will continue to support Chris during his enforced time away.”

Danny Cipriani will make his 100th start for Wasps at Northampton.

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Wasps thumped Bristol 70-22 last week but boss Dai Young warned his men: “We need to step up our level of performance again to get a result against a quality Saints side.”

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