Gloucester Rugby was successful with its appeal in arguing that the offence was best categorised at the mid range entry point of eight weeks rather than top end of 12+ weeks on the scale of seriousness.
However, the panel of Ian Mill QC, Philip Evans and David Hurst decided that the sanction should stay the same based on the following:
* The offence should be categorised at the mid range rather than the top end entry point decided by the original panel
* Six weeks should be added to the eight weeks for his previous disciplinary record, bringing the total to 14 weeks
* Two weeks should be deducted for the player's guilty plea and other mitigating factors which will be outlined in the full judgment available in due course
Azam is therefore still suspended until December 28. He can play again on December 29.
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