Wheeler weighs up appeal against RFU fine

Leicester chief executive Peter Wheeler says he is considering an appeal against a £3,000 (€4700) fine imposed by the RFU for criticising a referee.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2002 - 12:58

Leicester chief executive Peter Wheeler says he is considering an appeal against a £3,000 (€4700) fine imposed by the RFU for criticising a referee.

Wheeler was punished after he made comments about match official Steve Lander in a local newspaper column following the Tigers' match against Bristol in May.

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