Two-week suspension for Saints wing Tom Collins

Northampton wing Tom Collins has been handed a two-week suspension following his sending off in last weekend’s Premiership win over Wasps.

The Saints back was dismissed after an aerial challenge with Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga in the 65th minute at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

Both players received lengthy medical treatment following the collision before Collins was given his marching orders by the referee.

Collins will now miss his side’s Champions Cup matches against Benetton and Lyon. He is free to play again for the Saints on January 21.

“The panel found that the player’s actions were reckless in that he failed in his duty to protect the player in the air,” said independent panel chair Matthew Weaver following Wednesday’s disciplinary hearing.

“They accepted that there was no intent to cause any harm and the player was immediately remorseful for the injury sustained by Jacob Umaga.”