Ollie Lawrence apologises for reaction to Alex Mitchell head clash

Bathtub centre Ollie Lawrence has apologised for his response to the conflict of heads which led to the sin-binning of Alex Mitchell within the Premiership defeat at Northampton.

Bathtub had been trailing 32-31 within the 77th minute when Lawrence made a half-break and England team-mate Mitchell, with little time to react, made contact with Lawrence’s chest along with his shoulder.

The power of the affect introduced their heads collectively and Lawrence, regardless of having open subject in entrance of him, slowly went to floor holding his face.

Referee Anthony Woodthorpe gave Mitchell a yellow card, whereas Lawrence was proven smiling as team-mate Finn Russell lined up the ensuing penalty and the Franklin’s Gardens crowd jeered.

Lawrence didn’t have a head damage evaluation as a result of the collision didn’t advantage medical intervention in line with knowledge collected on the sidelines.

Saints received 35-34 because of Fin Smith’s penalty with the final kick of the sport.

“Apologies if my actions at this time offended anybody,” said Lawrence on X., external

“On evaluation, I perceive the frustration voiced! I will be higher.”