Leinster match hearing set for July

A hearing will finally take place on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 to decide on the merit of a case against Harlequins over a blood substitution concerning their player Tom Williams.

An independent Disciplinary Committee will be convened in London to hear misconduct complaints under the Heineken Cup 2008/09 Disciplinary Rules concerning the semi-final match against Leinster at the Twickenham Stoop on April 12, 2009.

The independent Disciplinary Committee will be chaired by Robert HP Williams (Wales) and also comprise Pat Barriscale (Ireland) and Dr Stuart Reary (Scotland).