Daly faces hearing after abusing ref

Wasps back Elliot Daly has been cited for alleged verbal abuse of a referee.

In a brief statement the Rugby Football Union said Daly will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel, charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, Law 10.4(m).

"In the Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Wasps last Saturday, November 22, Daly verbally abused the match referee Ian Tempest,"the statement said.

"The player was subsequently cited for the incident."

Daly, who played at outside centre in a game that Wasps lost 31-15 at Sandy Park, will appear before an RFU discipline panel in London on Wednesday, November 26.