Lawes cited for England

Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 2:00 AM
AAP
by AAP

Courtney Lawes (England) has been cited for an alleged breach of Law 10.4(a) punching or striking (with the knee) during the Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool B match against Argentina on September 10.

The Team has been informed and the case will be heard by the Independent Judicial Officer Terry Willis (Australia).

The hearing will take place in Auckland. Date, time and venue will be confirmed later today.

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