ENGLAND Grand Slam-winner George Kruis could miss the upcoming tour of Australia after he was cited for allegedly biting an opponent while playing for Premiership leaders Saracens against Bath last week. 
The lock forward will now appear before a RFU disciplinary panel this week and so too will Bath prop David Wilson, who has been cited for allegedly making contact with Kruis's eye or eye area.
Charges against the pair were brought following London club Saracens' 30-10 win away to Bath last Friday.
Biting is regarded as a serious disciplinary offence and the lower end punishment if proven is a 12-week ban, according to RFU regulations. That would rule Kruis out of the remainder of Premiership champions Saracens' domestic campaign and his hopes of securing a place in England's squad for their three-Test tour of Australia in   June. Meanwhile, former England prop David Wilson also faces a 12-week ban if found guilty of the gouging charge against him.