Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt to appear before RFU panel on Tuesday
Brad Barritt faces a disciplinary hearing
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Saracens will have a nervous wait ahead of their European Champions Cup clash against Scarlets on Sunday as Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt are set to undergo a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.
The pair was charged after they were seen performing a dangerous tackle on Exeter lock Geoff Parling in the recent Aviva Premiership game between the two teams last weekend which ended in a 13-13 draw.
The incident happened during the 10th minute of the game following which Barrington was sent-off by the referee while Barritt, who initiated the tackle was lucky to escape any punishment.
A statement released by Rugby Football Union confirmed that the duo will appear in front of the disciplinary panel in London on Tuesday.
"Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt of Saracens will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel in London on Tuesday evening," read an RFU statement.
"Barrington was sent off by referee Ian Tempest in the weekend's Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs for making contact with the head of Geoff Parling of Exeter Chiefs.
"He has been charged with dangerous charging, contrary to law 10.4(g), for the incident which occurred in the first half of the match.
"In the same incident, Brad Barritt allegedly tackled Geoff Parling dangerously, making contact with his head and was subsequently cited by the citing commissioner charged with dangerous tackling.
"Both players will appear before a three-person RFU Disciplinary panel chaired by Jeremy Summers on Tuesday, January 10."
