Kevin Yates is expected to deny allegations of ear-biting when he faces an English Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel today.

Bath prop Yates has been advised not to speak publicly about the notorious incident on January 10th which left London Scottish flanker Simon Fenn with a mutilated ear which required 25 stitches.

Yates, who has been suspended on full pay by Bath, has told colleagues and club officials he is innocent.