Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron, Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being cited for alleged foul play during the match at the weekend between Australia and South Africa in The Rugby Championship.
Etzebeth is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking, when he made contact with Australian player Nathan Sharpe with his head. The incident occurred in the 25th minute of the match between Australia and South Africa at Patersons Stadium in Perth on Saturday, September 8 (2012).
The Judicial Officer for the Hearing will be Nigel Hampton QC which will be held by video conference at 7pm NZST, 9am SAST, 5pm AEST and 4am ART on September 10.