Rugby-Lions prop Sinckler cited for biting in second test v Boks


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 02 Aug 2021

Rugby Union - Second Test - South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - July 31, 2021 British and Irish Lions' Kyle Sinckler in action REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited for an alleged biting incident in the second test defeat to South Africa on Saturday, on the same day fullback Stuart Hogg denied he had been involved in a similar incident.

"British and Irish Lions player Kyle Sinckler will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after he was cited by Scott Nowland (Australia) for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (biting) during the 64th minute of the second test against South Africa in Cape Town on 31 July, 2021," a statement from World Rugby said on Sunday.

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