Sale have made a complaint to the Rugby Football Union after information was allegedly leaked to opponents Bristol on New Year's Day.
Bristol fought back from 15-0 down to claim a crucial 24-23 win at the AJ Bell in their battle to avoid relegation.
Neil Fissler broke the story yesterday while the BBC report that the player in question is former Bristol wing Tom Arscott.
Hearing about a major issue surrounding Bristol vs Sale over Christmas and a player leaking information to opponents. 1/2
— Neil Fissler (@neilfissler) January 16, 2017
Premier Rugby and RFU have been informed and the player faces a disciplinary hearing tomorrow. I won't name the player until then. 2/2
— Neil Fissler (@neilfissler) January 16, 2017
A spokesman for the RFU said: “The RFU are investigating a complaint made by Sale Sharks in relation to the passing of information to the opposition team ahead of the match against Bristol earlier this month.”
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Bristol Rugby responded by issuing a statement: “Bristol Rugby has been made aware of a complaint from Sale Sharks, which is now being investigated by the RFU.
“The club are absolutely confident of no wrongdoing in this matter and will fully co-operate with the investigation. We will make no further comment at this time.”
