Wales captain Sam Warburton will face a disciplinary hearing on Sunday following his red card for a "dangerous tip tackle" in the World Cup semifinal defeat by France.

Irish referee Alain Rolland showed Warburton a straight red card for a tackle on Vincent Clerc in the 19th minute of Saturday's last-four clash at Eden Park that saw the France wing land on his head after being lifted in the air.

Wales were leading 3-0 at the time thanks to a James Hook penalty but went on to lose 9-8, Morgan Parra slotting three penalties for France while Mike Phillips scored the only try of the game for the Welsh.

"Wales flank Sam Warburton will have his red card hearing on Sunday, October 16, at 16.30 (03.30 GMT)," the International Rugby Board said.

The hearing follows "an ordering off by referee Alain Rolland for a breach of Law 10.4(j), a dangerous tip tackle on France's Vincent Clerc during the Rugby World Cup 2011 semifinal on October 15".

"The case will be heard by the Independent Judicial Officer Christopher Quinlan QC (England) in Auckland."

Wales coach Warren Gatland said Rolland's decision had cost his side a place in the final, while Warburton insisted he'd had no malicious intent when tackling Clerc.