Mike Brown to appeal against six-week ban

Harlequins full-back Mike Brown is set to appeal against the six-week ban handed to him following his red-card incident during the 18th round of Gallagher Premiership clash against Wasps.

The 35-year-old was sent off by referee Wayne Barnes for using a boot to the face of Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor in the 43rd minute and faced an independent disciplinary hearing during which he was initially handed a 12-week ban but was reduced by half taking into account the guilty plea, conduct during hearing and other mitigating factors.

The decision also meant Brown's 16-year career with the Quins also ended as the England international is set to switch to Newcastle Falcons next season after signing a two-year contract.

This was also Brown's first red-card for Harlequins in 351 appearances for them.

With Harlequins at fourth place in the table with a 11-point lead over fifth positioned Northampton Saints, Brown will be hoping to be available for the club should they reach the final.