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A quarter of Bath Rugby's squad face an internal disciplinary hearing after post-training drinking at the Rec got out of hand.

A small number of players ran naked across the pitch, a fire extinguisher was let off and a skills clinic organised by the club for youngsters was heckled, the Chronicle can reveal.

The disciplinary for ten or 11 players will take place next Monday and sanctions could include fines or, if any misdemeanours are deemed serious enough, suspension.

The incidents in question happened last Tuesday evening after the squad had done their post- Stade Francais review and trained at the Rec, rather than at their usual Farleigh House base.

The players were given permission to have some pizzas and beers in moderation - they had training the following day - in one of the hospitality suites in the South Stand.

Not all the players drank alcohol, but some appear to have drunk too much.

The Chronicle understands the streaking took place while the stadium was empty and the fire extinguisher that was discharged was for the suite, so the public weren't put at risk.

Later that evening, a kicking clinic for youngsters was held with players including George Ford and Rhys Priestland on the Rec pitch.

Heckling and chanting, not aimed at the children, could be heard coming from the hospitality box during the session and the Chronicle understands some parents – who had paid up to £60 per child – were not best pleased.

In a statement, Bath Rugby said: "Bath Rugby is currently addressing the events at the Recreation Ground last week, which involved a small group of players from the club.

"The appropriate conduct of all players and staff is highly important to the club and disciplinary hearings with those involved will take place in the coming days.

"The matter will be addressed appropriately as part of that process."

The Chronicle understands what happened last Tuesday didn't have a bearing on selection for the club's last home game of the season, a 44-20 win against Gloucester on Sunday.

Nine chances were made from the starting XV which lined up against Stade in Paris the weekend before.

The disciplinary is also unlikely to affect selection for the Premiership clash with Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium this Saturday.