Quote: mirfieldrhino "Law number 15.1(i) - Behaves in a way contrary to the spirit of the game.
Under this heading, gouging is classed as an E-F offence. An E Graded offence has a guideline ban of 4-8 matches. It is '8+' for an F Graded offence.
If he is found guilty, I would expect them to give him 6/7 games.'"
An example needs to be made of him and I hope to see 8 game + ban.
If the Wigan board had any bottle they would be looking at his contract of employment and trying to find a way out of it. Drug taking and thuggery have no place in Rugby League.