England trio cited
Dylan Hartley, Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler have all been cited for incidents occurring in Round 2 of Champions Cup action on the weekend.
EPCR has received a citing complaint against Northampton Saints hooker Hartley, following his club's match against Clermont at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday, 21 October 2017.
Hartley, who was shown a yellow card following the incident by match referee, Ben Whitehouse (Wales), is alleged to have struck the Clermont prop Rabah Slimani, in the 30th minute of the match in contravention of Law 10.4 (a).
The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Douglas Hunter (Scotland).
Jeremy Summers (England), Chairman, Rhian Williams (Wales) and Frank Hadden (Scotland) have been appointed as the independent Disciplinary Committee for the hearing which will take place in London on Wednesday 25 October.
Law 10.4 (a) Striking with the hand
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4 (a), striking with the hand, carries the following sanction entry points – Low End: 2 weeks; Mid-range: 4 weeks; Top end: 8 to 52 weeks.
Wasps number eight Hughes also received a citing complaint following his club's Champions Cup, Round 2 match against Harlequins at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday, 22 October 2017.
Hughes is alleged to have tackled Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith dangerously in the 29th minute of the match in contravention of Law 10.4 (e). The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Murray Whyte (Ireland).
Roger Morris (Wales), Chairman, Andrea Caranci (Italy) and a third member to be confirmed, have been appointed as the independent Disciplinary Committee for the hearing which will take place in London on Wednesday 25 October.
Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4 (e), dangerous tackling, carries the following sanction entry points – Low End: 2 weeks; Mid-range: 6 weeks; Top end: 10 to 52 weeks.
EPCR has received a citing complaint against the Harlequins prop Marler following his club's match against Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday, 22 October 2017.
Marler, who was shown a yellow card following the incident by match referee Mathieu Raynal (France), is alleged to have struck Wasps second row Will Rowlands, with his elbow in the 48th minute of the match in contravention of Law 10.4 (a).
The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Murray Whyte (Ireland).
Jeremy Summers (England), Chairman, Rhian Williams (Wales) and Frank Hadden (Scotland) have been appointed as the independent Disciplinary Committee for the hearing which will take place in London on Wednesday 25 October.
Law 10.4 (a) Striking with the elbow
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4 (a), striking with the elbow, carries the following sanction entry points – Low End: 2 weeks; Mid-range: 6 weeks; Top end: 10 to 52 weeks.
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EPCR received a citing complaint against Harlequins flanker Dave Ward following his club's Champions Cup, Round 2 match against Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday, 22 October 2017.
Ward is alleged to have struck Wasps flanker Thomas Young, with his head in the 47th minute of the match in contravention of Law 10.4 (a). The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Murray Whyte (Ireland).
Julian Morris (England), Chairman, Philippe Cavalieros (France) and Owain Rhys James (Wales) have been appointed as the independent Disciplinary Committee for the hearing which will take place in London on Wednesday 25 October.
Law 10.4 (a) Striking with the head
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4 (a), striking with the head, carries the following sanction entry points – Low End: 4 weeks; Mid-range: 10 weeks; Top end: 16 to 104 weeks