Boost for Saracens as Maro Itoje avoids ban for a dangerous tackle

01/05/2024 13:05

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Maro Itoje is free to play in Saracens' Premiership run-in after he escaped a suspension following his citing for a dangerous tackle, a decision which could impact on his availability for England this summer.

Itoje had been cited for his tackle on Alfie Barbeary in the 29th minute of Saracens' 15-12 win over Bath last Friday. He was sent to the sin-bin at the time by the referee Luke Pearce but the citing officer deemed the offence worthy of a red card.