Bath’s Beno Obano slapped with four-match ban after red card in Premiership final defeat by Northampton Saints
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Bath’s powerhouse prop Beno Obano has been hit with a four-match suspension following his red card during Saturday’s nail-biting Premiership final loss to Northampton Saints.
Obano, 29, was given his marching orders in the 21st minute after a bone-crunching tackle on Northampton’s number eight Juarno Augustus was deemed dangerous by the officials.
Despite admitting to foul play in a disciplinary hearing, Obano contested that his actions warranted a red card. However, the disciplinary panel upheld the original decision.
The England international’s ban could be reduced to three matches if he completes a World Rugby coaching intervention programme. This suspension will see him miss the start of next season.
Despite being down to 14 men for an hour, Bath mounted a valiant comeback, clawing back to lead 21-18. Their hopes were dashed when Alex Mitchell crossed the line for Saints’ match-winning try.
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