Gopperth in the docks
Gopperth, the former Hurricanes flyhalf, was cited contrary to law 10.4(a), punching or striking an opponent.
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The incident occurred after he chased down a high kick and while contesting for the ball in mid-air, threw an elbow to the back of Matthew Tait's head.
The hearing will take place at Coventry Holiday Inn and the panel is being chaired by William Harbage as a sole judicial officer.