Rugby: Rhodes, Piutau cited for foul play

Highlanders winger Siale Piutau. Photo / Getty Images

Lions flanker Michael Rhodes and Highlanders winger Siale Piutau will be summoned to a Sanzar judicial hearing in Wellington tomorrow after being cited for alleged foul play during a Super 15 rugby match in Dunedin last night.

The citings relate to an incident in the 59th minute of the match, won 26-22 by the Lions, in which Rhodes used a headlock to clear Piutau from a ruck. Piutau retaliated by twice punching Rhodes in the head.

Rhodes has been cited for dangerous tackling of a player without the ball while Piutau has been cited for punching an opponent and retaliation. Both players have been cited for acts contrary to good sportsmanship.

The hearings will be held at the New Zealand Rugby Union offices in Wellington tomorrow and will be chaired by Sanzar judicial officer Nick Davidson QC.

- NZPA