South Africa centre Francois Steyn has been cited for allegedly biting an opponent during Saturday’s World Cup Pool A match against Tonga in Lens, tournament organisers said on Monday.
”Francois Steyn has been cited in connection with an allegation of biting involving the Tonga wing Joseph Vaka,” organisers said in a statement.
The player and South African team management have been informed and must attend a hearing yet to be convened.
If Steyn is found guilty of the offence it will almost certainly end his involvement in the World Cup as the International Rugby Board’s recommended sentence for biting ranges from six months to three years. – Reuters