England's Moody could face Six Nations ban for punch

ENGLAND World Cup winner Lewis Moody could miss a Twickenham showdown with RBS Six Nations champions Wales after taking his place in Test rugby's hall of shame.

England's Moody could face Six Nations ban for punch

The Leicester flanker faces a lengthy ban following an ugly brawl that scarred England's record victory over an outclassed and undisciplined Samoan side.

Firebrand Moody, who should learn his fate later this week, is the first England player to be sent off in a Test match at Twickenham, and only the fourth Englishman dismissed since the international game began more than 130 years ago.

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