Saracens star Maro Itoje escapes ban after citing for dangerous tackle dismissed

Saracens’ Maro Itoje is free to continue playing with immediate effect (Mike Egerton/PA)

England forward Maro Itoje has avoided a ban after being cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens’ victory over Gallagher Premiership title rivals Bath.

The Saracens lock is free to play with immediate effect after the citing was dismissed by an independent disciplinary panel, the Rugby Football Union said.