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England's Lawes cited for knee hit at Ledesma
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September 13, 2011, Tuesday
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ENGLAND lock Courtney Lawes has been cited after striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee during Saturday's World Cup Pool B game in Dunedin, officials said yesterday.
Lawes, who prides himself on his hard-hitting approach, was cited for an alleged breach of Law 10.4 (a) "punching or striking (with the knee)" following the incident when he slid into Ledesma on the ground, striking his head, after the Argentine player had been tackled into touch. Ledesma initially looked to have been knocked out by the blow but recovered to resume playing in his team's 9-13 loss.
The case will be heard by the Australian Independent Judicial Officer Terry Willis in Auckland on a date to be confirmed later.
"We have received notification of Courtney's citing," England manager Martin Johnson said in a statement. "We will of course provide Rugby World Cup with any information required and attend the hearing as requested."
The normal sanction for kneeing ranges from three weeks to several months, though during a World Cup punishments are usually handed down in terms of matches.
Meanwhile, Australian winger Digby Ioane fractured his right thumb in Sunday's 32-6 World Cup victory over Italy but will stay with the squad while he recovers from surgery, team officials said yesterday.
The 26-year-old, whose international career has been limited by injury, is likely to sit out Australia's remaining three Pool C matches at least, starting with Saturday's clash against the Irish in Auckland.
Lawes, who prides himself on his hard-hitting approach, was cited for an alleged breach of Law 10.4 (a) "punching or striking (with the knee)" following the incident when he slid into Ledesma on the ground, striking his head, after the Argentine player had been tackled into touch. Ledesma initially looked to have been knocked out by the blow but recovered to resume playing in his team's 9-13 loss.
The case will be heard by the Australian Independent Judicial Officer Terry Willis in Auckland on a date to be confirmed later.
"We have received notification of Courtney's citing," England manager Martin Johnson said in a statement. "We will of course provide Rugby World Cup with any information required and attend the hearing as requested."
The normal sanction for kneeing ranges from three weeks to several months, though during a World Cup punishments are usually handed down in terms of matches.
Meanwhile, Australian winger Digby Ioane fractured his right thumb in Sunday's 32-6 World Cup victory over Italy but will stay with the squad while he recovers from surgery, team officials said yesterday.
The 26-year-old, whose international career has been limited by injury, is likely to sit out Australia's remaining three Pool C matches at least, starting with Saturday's clash against the Irish in Auckland.
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