WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) British and Irish Lions backrower Sean O’Brien has been cited for striking an opponent during Saturday’s second rugby test against the All Blacks.
O’Brien will appear before a judicial panel on Sunday evening to answer the charge of striking All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo with a swinging arm.
Citing commissioner Scott Nowland of Australia said the incident in the 19th minute of the match, won 24-21 by the Lions, met the threshold for a red card.
All Blacks center Sonny Bill Williams, who was sent off in the 25th minute for a dangerous shoulder charge on Lions winger Anthony Watson, will face the judiciary earlier Sunday.