Armitage suspended from EPS
Delon Armitage has been suspended from the Saxons Elite Player Squad following his detention by Devon & Cornwall Police on January 29.
The full-back was released from the England Saxons camp following the international match against the Ireland Wolfhounds on January 28.
He was later arrested in Torquay on suspicion of assault following an altercation in a nightclub, interviewed and then released on police bail while inquiries continue.
"We take issues surrounding the behaviour of England players very seriously and as such have decided to suspend Delon from the Saxons EPS pending the result of the police inquiry. We will then consider if further action is appropriate under the EPS Code of Conduct," said England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster.
"High standards of behaviour are required from England players on and off the field, and they also need to understand that they should not put themselves in a potentially vulnerable position or environment."
London Irish have also released a statement on the matter, backing the move taken by the RFU.
"London Irish is extremely disappointed to hear about the incident involving Delon whilst on England Saxons release period and take these matters extremely seriously," they said.
"We fully understand the RFU stance on this matter and will convene our own internal investigation to procure a full understanding of the matter in question, the outcome of which will determine any further action. Player conduct is a direct representation of the club and, therefore, inappropriate conduct will be strongly acted upon."
