Possibly a chance of extension in this case as it's so cut-and-dry as regards to intent.

From the club: statement They've a point re consistency. Unless there has been a change in policy, then it deserves to be considered in the same light as similar incidents - that seems a reasonable argument. The question then comes down to intent, which without us all being Derren Brown is always going to be difficult to pin down. The club, understandably, wish to protect and support their player. Fair enough.

From the club: statement They've a point re consistency. Unless there has been a change in policy, then it deserves to be considered in the same light as similar incidents - that seems a reasonable argument. The question then comes down to intent, which without us all being Derren Brown is always going to be difficult to pin down. The club, understandably, wish to protect and support their player. Fair enough.

The point of law regarding the mens rea refers to intention, recklessness and knowledge. Now should he or Catalans believe the tackle was fair and would have no objections to it being played on let's say Henderson or Pryce then they have a right to appeal. My thoughts are they know its bad but want the ban reducing to assist the clubs playing staff. It was a shocker and to many fans & pundits alike 4 games is light.

He was 0.28 seconds late, also, there is no indication as to what knocked theo out, the impact of 123kg man hitting a 77kg man or the force of that impact and theo hitting the floor.

It was no worse than Ellis for England on Stacul last year and Ellis played the next week

I understand defending your own team, but if the boot was on the other foot would you say the same?

Not sure I could give a tupenny one, so long as the process was transparent.

Anyway, appeal rejected. Ban upheld.