Rebels' dirty Russian cited

Published: Friday, 2. March, 2012 in category Super Rugby

Rebels lock Adam Byrnes has been cited for alleged foul play during the Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs on Friday.

Byrnes, who played for Russia in last year's World Cup,  is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship – making contact with the eye.

Referee Bryce Lawrence issued a 'White Card' and put the alleged incident on report for a citing commissioner review following a complaint from the Waratahs Captain Daniel Halangahu that Waratahs teammate Tom Carter had allegedly been eye gauged shortly before scoring his second try.

The citing is to be considered in the first instance by SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron.