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An independent Disciplinary Committee, which convened in London on Thursday and Friday to hear Misconduct Complaints under the Heineken Cup 2008/09 Disciplinary Rules brought against Harlequins has now adjourned.

The Misconduct Complaints concerned the blood substitution of replacement Tom Williams (No 22) in the 75th minute of the Heineken Cup quarterfinal match against Leinster at the Twickenham Stoop on 12 April, 2009.

The independent Disciplinary Committee was chaired by Robert HP Williams (Wales) and also comprised Pat Barriscale (Ireland) and Dr Stuart Reary (Scotland).

Over the two-day hearing, the Committee heard submissions from representatives of ERC and Harlequins and from a number of witnesses and also considered further evidence including broadcast footage from the game.

The independent Disciplinary Committee still have further witnesses and evidence to hear and have now adjourned until Monday, 20 July, 2009, when the hearing will be reconvened in London.

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