Nche, Mohoje cited after Euro Cup debuts

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South African duo Ox Nche and Oupa Mohoje have both been cited for foul play in the opening round of the Champions and Challenge Cup.

Sharks prop Nche was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in the second half of the Durban side’s Champions Cup victory over Harlequins at Kings Park.

Nche has been cited under Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent dangerously.

Under World Rugby’s Sanctions, the punishment carries a low-end sanction of two weeks, a mid-range of six weeks and top-end of anywhere between 10 to 52 weeks.

Cheetahs loose forward Mohoje will also be appearing before a disciplinary committee after the EPCR has received a citing complaint against the player.

Mohoje is alleged to have tackled the Pau outside centre, Yvan Reilhac in a dangerous manner in the 26th minute of the Challenge Cup match, which the Cheetahs won.

That is not the only controversial incident to have come out of the match as Pau coach Sébastien Piqueronies has been cited for physically abusing the referee, Sam Grove-White after the end of the game.

Under World Rugby’s Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 9.28 relating to physical abuse of a match official carries the following sanction entry points – Low End: 24 weeks; Mid-range: 48 weeks; Top end: 96 + weeks.

Nche’s citing will take place on Tuesday, while Mohoje’s hearing will be held on Wednesday.

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