Harlequins fullback Aaron Morris to attend RFU hearing

by The TRU Team Tuesday 28 February 2017

Aaron Morris' tackle on Leicester's Adam Thompstone (pictured) has earned him an RFU disciplinary hearing

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Rugby Football Union confirmed on Monday that Harlequins fullback Aaron Morris will attend a disciplinary hearing following the recent Aviva Premiership encounter against Leicester Tigers at Twickenham Stoop.

The 22-year-old was sanctioned a yellow card during the 50th minute of the game after he tackled Leicester Tigers wing Adam Thompstone in the air which also resulted in a penalty try for the visitors as they completed a 18-27 victory.

A statement released by RFU confirmed that Morris will appear in front of a three-person disciplinary panel on Wednesday evening.

"Aaron Morris of Harlequins RFC will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tackling the jumper in the air," read an RFU statement.

"The full-back tackled Adam Thompstone of Leicester Tigers in the air during the second half of the Aviva Premiership match on Friday 24 February and was subsequently cited by the citing commissioner.

"Morris will appear before a three-person RFU Disciplinary panel chaired by Philip Evans QC in London on Wednesday, March 1."