Rugby - Ashton eyes England return after biting ban


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 27 Sep 2016

Britain Rugby Union - Saracens Training - Saracens Training Centre, St Albans - 24/5/16 Saracens' Chris Ashton during training Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Andrew Boyers Livepic

(Reuters) - Winger Chris Ashton is determined to regain his place in the England squad after being handed a 13-week ban last week for biting an opponent.

The 29-year-old Saracens back, who has won 39 international caps, was found guilty of biting Northampton prop Alex Waller during a Premiership match.

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