- England lock Hill accused of placing a fan in a headlock after Tub beat Sale
- Ahead reportedly needed to be pulled away from the fan by Bryon McGuigan
- Finn Russell kicked 16 factors to safe Tub’s place within the closing subsequent Saturday
Jonny Hill has been reported to police by a fan accusing the lock of placing him in a headlock and leaving him with a cut up eye after Tub’s play-off victory over Sale at The Rec.
Tensions boiled over after the ultimate whistle because the ahead, who has been capped by England and the Lions, was pulled away by Sale coach Byron McGuigan.
Hill has not performed since January due to a knee damage however he reduce a annoyed determine from the teaching seats as Sale narrowly missed out on a spot within the closing.
The bust-up occurred within the family and friends space of the West Stand, the place a 28-year-old Tub supporter was left with damaged glasses and a reduce above his proper eye.
In accordance with The Telegraph, the supporter has reported the incident to Avon and Somerset Police, although it stays to be seen whether or not any motion will probably be taken.
Jonny Hill is accused of placing a fan in a headlock and leaving him with a cut up eye and damaged glasses on the finish of Tub’s win over Sale on Saturday
Tub’s play-off victory over Sale was overshadowed by ugly scenes on the closing whistle
On Saturday, the fan stated: ‘I used to be sat there, and he got here down the steps, grabbed me across the throat, snapped my sun shades and reduce the highest of my eye.
‘He was like saying to me, “Do not ever do this once more”. I used to be simply giving him some banter.
‘To be trustworthy, all I need is a brand new pair of sun shades. It’s not soccer. I used to be sat with my associate and all her household (Tub followers). We have been Worcester followers.’
Sale coach Alex Sanderson spent the match down by the pitch and solely turned conscious of the incident throughout his post-match press convention.
He stated: ‘It’s information to me, Jonny shouldn’t be the aggressive kind and I’ll reply these questions after I know. I can vouch for Jonny’s character, he isn’t an excessively aggressive spiteful particular person.’
The incident overshadowed a decent contest, with Finn Russell kicking 16 factors to safe Tub’s place in Saturday’s closing in opposition to Northampton.
Tub haven’t gained the Premiership since 1996 and membership legend Jeremy Guscott was sat within the stands as Johan van Graan’s aspect bid to finish their trophy drought.
Sale launched a press release on Saturday acknowledging that they’re conscious of the incident and pledging to work with Tub to finish an investigation.
Sale coach Alex Sanderson solely turned conscious of the incident throughout his post-match presser
‘Sale Sharks are conscious of an incident involving a participant and Tub Rugby fan on the closing whistle of at present’s semi-final.’ The assertion started.
‘The membership will work with Tub Rugby to finish an investigation into the incident and can present no additional remark at the moment.’