Leciester's Youngs cited

Published: Wednesday, 28. March, 2012 in category Leicester
Youngs: Cited

The England international, who scored a try in the Six Nations win over Ireland, is accused of striking Exiles number eight Jamie Gibson after he appeared to drop his knee onto the forward before punching him.

An RFU statement said: "Ben Youngs of Leicester Tigers will appear before an RFU Disciplinary Panel after being cited for striking London Irish's Jamie Gibson contrary to Law 10(4)(a) during the Aviva Premiership match at the Madejski Stadium on March 25 following a report by the match citing officer Wade Dooley."