Wallabies captain James Horwill cited

Sun, Jun 23, 2013, 2:00 AM
AAP
by AAP

Qantas Wallabies captain, James Horwill, has been cited for stamping or trampling against the British & Irish Lions’ lock, Alun Wyn Jones, in the opening Test of the DHL Australia 2013 Lions Tour.

Horwill has been cited under Law 10.4 b, a player must not stamp or trample on an opponent.

The alleged incident, which occurred in the 3rd minute, was referred to the citing commissioner by the British & Irish Lions.

Horwill will now appear at a judicial hearing this evening, Sunday 23 June in Melbourne.

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