Toronto drop Jack Bussey following alleged biting incident

Toronto have confirmed that they have stood Jack Bussey down from the team camp following an alleged biting incident.

In the Wolfpack’s 13-12 win over Toulouse Olympique at Lamport Stadium on Saturday, Bussey was alleged to have bitten the ear of Toulouse star Bastien Ader.

Bussey was taking part in a tackle with Bob Beswick that was to stop Ader in the first half of The Qualifiers clash.

Referee Tom Grant checked Ader’s ear before putting the incident on report.

The Canadian club have now confirmed that he has been stood down of his duties with the Wolfpack and will be returning to the UK with immediate effect.

Toronto released a short statement, it read: “Toronto Wolfpack can confirm that following this weekend’s game, the club has stood Jack Bussey down from the team camp.

“He will be returning to the UK with immediate effect.”