Saracens captain Kyran Bracken claimed he will be willing to go to a disciplinary hearing to defend Danny Grewcock despite his England team-mate kicking him in the face.

The Sarries scrum-half, who was forced to leave the field during his side's 28-3 win over Bath and have stitches to his face, said the lock-forward accidentally kicked him when they were both trying to free themselves from the bottom of a scrum.

Grewcock was immediately red-carded for the incident and will now face a disciplinary hearing. If found guilty he could be handed a three-months ban.

"What happened was that the ball went to the base of the scrum," explained Bracken. "I tagged the number eight and the scrum went over the top of me. Danny and I were in a pretty awkward position. We were both kicking out to try and get out of the way.

"Basically I think his boot connected with my face. I just hope all he gets is a red card and he can be back playing soon.

"I have spoken to Danny about it and he says he didn't mean to kick me. To be honest, when the whole pack falls on you, you can't stay in one position.

"Both of us were pretty worried and I am positive it was an accident. So I would be fully prepared to be a witness for him at a disciplinary hearing."

Grewcock refused to comment on the incident after the clash at Vicarage Road, but Bath boss Michael Foley was quick to defend his player.

The former Australian international said: "From what I understand the players were lashing out to get free. Danny has stated that there was no intent. It was very much an accident and we still state that very clearly."