Ed Slater: Leicester Tigers forward cited for striking Glasgow Warriors prop

Ed Slater has been involved in the full England set-up but has not yet represented his country at the highest level

Leicester Tigers lock Ed Slater has been cited for striking prop Zander Fagerson in their Champions Cup defeat by Glasgow Warriors last Saturday.

The 28-year-year had already been suspended by Tigers for two weeks after an internal disciplinary hearing.

But he may receive a longer ban when he appears before a European Professional Club Rugby hearing in London on Monday.

Tigers found Slater guilty after reviewing an incident during the first half of the 43-0 loss.

He will definitely miss Anglo-Welsh Cup ties against Northampton Saints and Saracens.

A club statement said: "Ed regrets his actions in the heat of a vital club match and will look forward to his return to action following suspension."