Kyle Sinckler facing lengthy ban for alleged bite
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British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited (for biting) following Saturday’s second Test at the Cape Town Stadium.
A statement from World Rugby reads: “British and Irish Lions player Kyle Sinckler will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after he was cited by Scott Nowland (Australia) for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (biting) during the 64th minute of the second test against South Africa in Cape Town on 31 July, 2021.
The alleged Kyle Sinckler bite occurred in a ruck in the 64th minute.
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) August 1, 2021
Franco Mostert is seen getting up from the ruck and checking his forearm. pic.twitter.com/49nOZ7h2lk
“Sinckler will attend a hearing via video conference before an independent Judicial Committee chaired by Adam Casselden SC (Australia), joined by former international players David Croft and John Langford (both Australia) on 3 August.”
