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Three players cited for alleged striking in last weekend's Challenge Cup opening round
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European disciplinary officials are set for a busy Wednesday after three players were cited for striking opponents in last weekend’s opening round of the Challenge Cup.
Edinburgh’s Nick Haining, Cardiff’s Harri Millard and Zebre’s Apisai Tauyavuca all have cases to answer after they were each cited, with Haining’s hearing set to take place in London and the other two held via video conference.
Haining has been cited for allegedly striking Agen out-half Thomas Vincent with his head in the 33rd minute of last Friday’s encounter at Stade Armandie on Friday.
Simon Thomas (Wales), Mitchell Read (England) and Donal Courtney (Ireland) will hear the complaint made by the match citing commissioner, John Byett (England).
Millard was cited by the match citing commissioner, Mihai Irimia (Romania), for allegedly striking Calvisano full-back Kayle Van Zyl with his foot in the 46th minute of Cardiff’s game in Italy last Saturday. Sam Hillas (England), Courtney (Ireland) and Yannick Jauzion (France) will adjudicate.
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Meanwhile, Zebre’s Tauyavuca will be asked to account for striking Bristol replacement Andy Uren with his leg in the 81st minute of their game in England last Saturday.
Thomas (Wales), Read (England) and Courtney (Ireland) will hear the complaint made by the match citing commissioner, Ciaran Scally (Ireland).
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Can you relay which "Irish" have said this? News to me.
I have stated that it is not the meritocracy it claims to be due to the draw and scheduling.
The 2023 draw was made right after the 2019 WC so I can substantiate that claim. For example Scotland who were 4th seed when the RWC started finished in joined 16th position. This was not a reflection of their ability: the draw meant they had to play two of the big 4 and bear at least one to have a chance of making a top 8.
Careful when you are sh1t talking the Irish. There are a few of us around here now.
Go to commentsMany Ireland related articles go back a very short way, ABs/Bok thumped them for years. Ire have only been a force in rugby for a short while. A recency bias in IRE favour it seems.
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