Ireland flanker Seán O’Brien and Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch have been cited for alleged acts of foul play.
Seán O’Brien (Ireland):
Seán O’Brien (Ireland) has been cited by independent Citing Commissioner Dougie Hunter (Scotland) for an alleged act of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(a) during the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool D match between France and Ireland at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 11 October. Law 10.4(a) deals with striking.
The hearing will take place at 13:00 UK Time on Tuesday 13 October, at the offices of Rugby World Cup 2015 official law firm Clifford Chance in London. The case will be heard by independent Judicial Officer Terry Willis (Australia).
Marcelo Bosch (Argentina):
Marcelo Bosch
Marcelo Bosch (Argentina) has been cited by independent Citing Commissioner Peter Larter (England) for an alleged act of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(e) during the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool C match between Argentina and Namibia at the Leicester City Stadium on Sunday 11 October. Law 10.4(e) deals with dangerous tackles.
The hearing will take place at a time to be confirmed on the afternoon of Tuesday 13 October, at the offices of Rugby World Cup 2015 official law firm Clifford Chance in London. The case will be heard by independent Judicial Officer Jean-Noel Couraud (France).
There you go fellas… so Sean O’Brien has also been cited for his punch!
The Citing Commissioner has 36 hours to decide to cite a player, not just a few hours!
I guess that will be Sean O’Brient’s tournament over, think he will cop a number of weeks for the punch.
@ grootblousmile:
Agree
That’s Ireland pretty much kinda done…. by the pesky Scotsman
Need to get some more rest, anyone please post any news from the disciplinary hearings will be keen to read what is happening later.
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