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Danny Cipriani has escaped further punishment from the Rugby Football Union over his conduct during an incident in Jersey this month.
He faces an RFU disciplinary hearing on Wednesday but Danny Cipriani has still been named in Gloucester's XV for his debut on Thursday.
Having been out of action with concussion since the Six Nations in March, Dylan Hartley is content he is ready for a return.
Danny Cipriani is to face an independent disciplinary panel on Wednesday after being charged by the Rugby Football Union.
After Gloucester closed disciplinary proceedings against Danny Cipriani with a fine, the RPA does not think the RFU need to take action.
The RFU's decision to charge Danny Cipriani with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" has not gone down well with Gloucester.
The RFU has charged Danny Cipriani with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" following his common assault conviction.
A period of reflection has allowed Danny Cipriani to acknowledge he cannot afford further misdemeanours that may affect his career.
Reflecting on the Danny Cipriani controversy, Steve Diamond said: "When you employ a rugby player you know you are not employing the Pope."
After being fined for common assault and resisting arrest, Gloucester and England fly-half Danny Cipriani published an apology on Twitter.
Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has pleaded guilty to charges of common assault and resisting arrest following a nightclub incident.
Danny Cipriani will appear in Jersey Magistrates Court on Thursday after being hit with five charges following an incident at a nightclub.
A year of persistent injury problems prompted England centre Ben Te'o to contemplate his future.
Anthony Watson suffered an Achilles injury in March and a serious setback means there is still no return date for the England man.
John Mitchell is reportedly a target for England's new defensive coach, but the Bulls say they have received no offers.
Eddie Jones will wait until he names his squad to face South Africa in November to decide who will be England captain.
