Australia flanker Hooper cited for shoulder charge


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 06 Oct 2015

Rugby Union - Australia Captain's Run - Twickenham Stadium - 2/10/15 Australia's Michael Hooper during training Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Australia loose forward Michael Hooper was cited on Monday for charging into a ruck shoulder first during the 33-13 Rugby World Cup victory over England at the weekend.

Samoans Alesana Tuilagi and Faifili Levave were also cited for foul play during the loss to Japan on Saturday and could miss their country's final Pool B match against Scotland.

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