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Saints consider appeal over Clark ban

Saints consider appeal over Clark ban

Northampton Saints have issued a statement expressing their "concern and disappointment" at the length of Calum Clark's ban.

Clark banned until November

Saints forward Calum Clark has been handed a 32-week ban after pleading guilty to injuring Leicester's Rob Hawkins in the LV= Cup final.

Saints suspend Clark

Northampton Saints have suspended Calum Clark "until further notice" following an alleged incident during last Sunday's LV= Cup Final.

Clark in the dock

Northampton forward Calum Clark has been cited for an act contrary to good sportsmanship against Leicester hooker Rob Hawkins.

Mallinder won't point fingers

Jim Mallinder has refused to blame fly-half Stephen Myler's mistake for Northampton's LV= Cup final defeat to Leicester on Sunday.

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Group A
LV= Cup Table
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1Bath420
2Saracens412
3Ospreys45
4London Wasps43
Group B
LV= Cup Table
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1Leicester Tigers413
2London Irish410
3Cardiff Blues45
4Sale Sharks44
Group C
LV= Cup Table
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1Scarlets415
2Harlequins411
3Gloucester410
4Newcastle Falcons410
Group D
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1Northampton415
2Exeter49
3Worcester48
4Dragons47

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