Burger cited for punching
European Professional Club Rugy has received a citing complaint against the Saracens back row, Jacques Burger, following the European Cup quarterfinal against Racing Metro 92 on Sunday, April 5.
Burger is alleged to have struck the Racing Metro 92 scrumhalf, Maxime Machenaud, in the 40th minute of the game at Stade Yves-Du-Manoir in contravention of Law 10.4(a).
If found guilty, Burger would incur a minimum two-week ban, ruling him out of Saracens' semifinal meeting with Clermont Auvergne on April 18.
The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Eugene Ryan (Ireland)
Simon Thomas (Wales) has been appointed as the independent Judicial Officer for the hearing which will take place on Thursday, April 9.
Law 10.4(a) Striking another player with a hand, arm or fist
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4(a) carries the following sanction entry points – Low End: two weeks; Mid-Range: five weeks; Top End: eight+ to 52 weeks.
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