Harlequins misconduct case adjourned

The charge into the misconduct of Harlequins over a blood substitute in their Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat to Leinster, which convened in London yesterday and today, has now adjourned.

The issue concerned the blood substitution of replacement Tom Williams in the 75th minute.

Over the two-day hearing, the Committee heard submissions from representatives of ERC and Harlequins and from a number of witnesses and also considered further evidence including broadcast footage from the game.

The independent Disciplinary Committee still have further witnesses and evidence to hear and have now adjourned until Monday, 20 July, 2009, when the hearing will be reconvened in London.

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