November 5th 2024.
Jonny Hill, a talented lock from Sale and England, has been out of action since January. Unfortunately, he was recently handed a 10-week ban from rugby due to an incident that occurred on June 1st. It all went down at the Recreation Ground, where Jonny got into a heated confrontation with a fan after his team's loss to Bath.
The fan, a 28-year-old man, claimed that he was physically abused by Jonny and even suffered a cut above his eye as a result of the altercation. This resulted in the Rugby Football Union charging Jonny for his "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game," a charge which he accepted. Initially, there were fears that he could face a 20-week ban, but fortunately, that was not the case. In fact, he could be back on the field as early as next month.
The ban, which has been backdated, includes a four-week suspension that will only come into effect next season. This means that Jonny will be able to play again as soon as December 7th. Heading the disciplinary panel was KC Philip Evans, who stated, "The panel concluded that a 20-week suspension was the appropriate starting point." However, due to the exceptional circumstances of the case and the substantial mitigation presented by Jonny, the ban was reduced to 10 weeks, with four of those weeks being suspended until the 2025/26 season.
In addition to the ban, Jonny has also been required to give a presentation to young players at his club, which will be recorded and provided to the RFU. However, the good news is that he will be available to play for Sale on December 7th. In a statement, Sale expressed their acceptance of the ruling and their excitement to have Jonny back on the field as soon as possible. With 13 caps for England, Jonny's presence will surely be missed, but his return will be eagerly awaited by both his team and fans.
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