Pair face disciplinary action
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:22
Ireland flank Alan Quinlan and New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock were both facing disciplinary action and possible bans after being cited on Monday following the clash between Ireland and the All Blacks at the weekend.
Quinlan faces a charge of stamping and Woodcock striking with the fist during New Zealand's 22-3 victory at Croke Park on Saturday.
International Rugby Board match citing officer Peter Larter (England) singled out the two players and their cases will be heard by one of the board's judicial officers, Professor Lorne Crerar (Scotland).
An IRB statement said Quinlan and Woodcock's hearings would take place this week although a board spokesman told AFP that, as yet, no specifc date or venue had been agreed.
Ireland play Argentina this coming Saturday when New Zealand, whose tour continues against Irish province Munster on Tuesday, are in action against Wales in Cardiff.
In a separate case, Pacific Islands wing Napolini Nalaga will face a disciplinary hearing in Paris on Tuesday after being sent-off for a head-high tackle on Jean-Baptiste Elissalde during France's 42-17 win in Montbelliard last Saturday.
AFP
