Saracens face fresh blow after Vunipola arrest with Itoje set for suspension

• Itoje cited for dangerous tackle during victory against Bath
• Vunipola could receive club punishment or RFU charge

Saracens’ woes have been compounded after Billy Vunipola’s arrest in Mallorca with Maro Itoje facing the prospect of a suspension that could rule him out for the club’s end-of-season run-in.

Only 24 hours after news of Vunipola’s arrest emerged, Itoje was cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens’ 15-12 victory over Bath last Friday. Itoje was on Tuesday night due to appear at a disciplinary hearing with an announcement expected on Wednesday morning.

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