Newcastle Falcons' Calum Green to face disciplinary hearing for alleged biting incident

Newcastle Falcons lock Calum Green will appear before an independent disciplinary panel after he was cited for an alleged biting incident involving Sale Sharks' Rob Webber following their recently concluded Gallagher Premiership game.

The incident took place in the 22nd minute at St James' Park and the 28-year-old was let-off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys due to lack of evidence.

However, the citing commissioner deemed the act of Green was uncalled for and will now face a three-person independent disciplinary committee on Wednesday.

If proved guilty, Green will face a minimum suspension of 12 weeks which is the sanction for the low-range offence.

Newcastle Falcons are currently battling relegation in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership where they managed just six wins from 17 games.