Ospreys centre and Vodafone Flying Fijians fly half Josh Matavesi has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle during Boxing Day’s 27‑26 Pro12 win over Scarlets over the weekend.
He will be facing a disciplinary hearing tomorrow.
Matavesi is accused of lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground when tackling Gareth Owen in the 51st minute.
World Rugby’s recommended bans for those found guilty of such offences range from four to 52 weeks.
Ospreys’ next match sees them host Dragons on New Year’s Day at the Liberty Stadium.
If banned, Matavesi could also miss the Pro12 trip to Leinster next week Friday as well as their crucial European Champions Cup game that follows at Clermont the 15th of next month.
Source: BBC Sports
