21:03 GMT, Thursday, 1 May 2008 22:03 UK
Thomas's ban is reduced on appeal
Sale centre Lee Thomas has failed in his appeal against a 14-week ban from the Rugby Football Union for striking Bath fly-half Shaun Berne.
But the suspension, which was imposed after an incident in the game against Bath on 28 March, has been reduced to 10 weeks.
That means the 23-year-old's ban ends on 4 September and he is eligible to play for his team the following day.
Berne needed emergency dental work and lost three teeth in the incident.
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