Rebels centre Billy Meakes faces a possible Super Rugby suspension after he was cited for a dangerous tackle against the Sunwolves.
Meakes will face a SANZAAR judiciary hearing committee after being cited for the tackle on Sunwolves centre Jason Emery in the 66th minute of Melbourne's 42-15 win over the Japanese outfit.
Emery had just put boot to ball as the Sunwolves tried to exit their defensive zone when Meakes floored him with a tackle.
— Steve Lenthall (@steve_l15) April 7, 2019
Meakes wasn't penalised at the time but the incident was deemed serious enough for a hearing and the verdict will be considered by De Wet Barry, Chris Smith and a chairperson yet to be confirmed.
The 27-year-old has been cited under Law 9.13: "A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders."
The Rebels take on the Stormers on Friday night as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Australian conference.
SANZAAR will consider Meakes' case on Monday at 5pm AEST.
The Rebels take on the Stormers at AAMI Park on Friday, kicking off at 7:45pm AEST, LIVE on FOX SPORTS, Kayo and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO.
