Sinckler cited for alleged eye gouge

Harlequins prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited by independent citing commissioner Chris Catling and is to appear before an RFU disciplinary panel.

He is charged with allegedly making contact with the eye and/or eye area of Northampton Saints’ Michael Paterson, contrary to law 10.4(m).

The incident occurred in the second half of the Saints’ 30-22 victory at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.

The hearing will take place in Bristol on Tuesday, 3 October at 6:30pm and the panel will be chaired by Dan White who will be accompanied by two other panel members.

Meanwhile, Harlequins lock George Merrick has also received a citing commissioner’s warning from the same match.

This is the equivalent to an off-field yellow card and was issued for an act of foul play contrary to law 10.4 (h), when he charged into a ruck illegally during the closing stages of the match.