Le Roux suspended for one match after citing


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 27 Jun 2016

South Africa's Willie le Roux scores a try during their Championship rugby union test match against Argentina in Durban, August 8, 2015. REUTERS/Rogan Ward

PORT ELIZABETH (Reuters - South Africa fullback Willie le Roux received a one-match suspension on Sunday after being cited for a dangerous tackle in Saturday's 19-13 win over Ireland in the third test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Le Roux appeared at a hearing after the challenge on Ireland's Tiernan O'Halloran in the 11th minute of the test which caused the Irish fullback to land heavily on his upper body and head.

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