Northampton trio cited
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Northampton risk being without three players for weekend's Heineken Cup clash with Castres after Chris Ashton, Tom Wood and Phil Dowson were summoned before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing.
Ashton and Wood, along with Leicester's Leicester wing Alesana Tuilagi, have all been cited in the fallout following last Saturday's fiery Aviva Premiership clash at Welford Road.
England wing Ashton has been cited for an "act contrary to good sportsmanship" after dragging Tuilagi from the field by his hair.
The incident sparked a touchline brawl that ended with referee Wayne Barnes sending off Tuilagi and Wood, hence their citings. While Tuilagi and Wood were both dismissed for striking, Barnes took no action against Ashton.
Dowson meanwhile has been cited for a dangerous tackle on Saracens back Alex Goode in a Premiership game at Franklin's Gardens on November 26.
All four players will appear before a hearing to be chaired by Twickenham disciplinary chief Judge Jeff Blackett on Tuesday.
Saints, who have suffered successive Heineken Cup defeats to Munster and the Scarlets, resume their European campaign in France on Saturday when they visit Castres, who currently lie third in the Top 14 standings.
Another loss would effectively end last season's finalists' hopes of making it out of Pool One.
No other citings have emanated from the Welford Road incident despite several players from both sides being involved.
