Grewcock’s World Cup spot in doubt after ban

DANNY GREWCOCK’S place in England’s World Cup squad was in serious doubt tonight after he received a six-week ban for punching.

The Bath lock, 34, was found guilty of punching opposite number Thibault Privat in last month’s European Challenge Cup final defeat to Clermont Auvergne.

The suspension runs from August 4 and rules Grewcock out of England’s three World Cup warm-up Tests and the first two matches of the tournament – including the vital clash with South Africa on September 14.