League: Kiwi Manu Ma'u faces judiciary for shoulder charge against Titans

Manu Ma'u of the Eels offloads the ball in a tackle against Gold Coast Titans. Photo/Getty Images

NZ Kiwis second-rower Mau Ma'u is facing an untimely one-match NRL suspension, after being cited for a shoulder charge.

Ma'u looks set to miss surging Parramatta's blockbuster clash with fellow top-four side Brisbane next Thursday, after copping the charge for a clumsy hit on Gold Coast halfback Ash Taylor in the Eels' big win over the Titans last night.

He would face a two-match ban, if he unsuccessfully challenged the charge at a judiciary hearing.

Ma'u debuted for New Zealand at last year's Anzac Test in Newcastle, but missed the Kiwis' most recent outing through injury.