Robshaw suspended for four weeks for Barbarians breach

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Robshaw among 13 Barbarians who were punished by RFU on Tuesday for breaching coronavirus protocols ahead of fixture against England in October, which was subsequently cancelled

Last Updated: 08/12/20 4:01pm

Chris Robshaw has also been given community work as part of his punishment Chris Robshaw has also been given community work as part of his punishment

Chris Robshaw has also been given community work as part of his punishment

Former England captain Chris Robshaw has been banned for four weeks and fined two weeks’ salary for breaching coronavirus protocols while on duty with the Barbarians.

Robshaw is among the 13 Barbarians players who were punished by the RFU on Tuesday for their actions ahead of the non-cap international against England at Twickenham on October 25, which resulted in the cancellation of the match.

In total the 13 players have been banned for 85 weeks, with 44 weeks suspended subject to conditions being met and 41 weeks of bans to be taken concurrently.

The players have been fined a total of 18.5 weeks’ salary and ordered to undertake a total of 630 hours of community service.

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