The 28-year-old Saracens player, recalled to the England squad for the first time in 18 months, was cited for making contact with the eyes of Ulster's Luke Marshall during a European Champions Cup match.
Ashton pleaded not guilty at a hearing last week and is appealing against the severity of the punishment.
England begin their Six Nations campaign in Scotland on Feb. 6.
News that makes sense
Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.
(Reporting by Ed Osmond; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
Share
