Roots banned for concussing 'friend' Innard
Exeter and England forward Ethan Roots has been banned for three games after striking Gloucester hooker Jack Innard, a former teammate and self-described friend, during the final moments of a Premiership match. Roots received a red card for the incident, which resulted in Innard suffering a concussion, and admitted his reaction was due to pain from an injury sustained moments earlier. The ban was reduced from a potential six games due to Roots' early admission, good disciplinary record, and remorse.
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