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Hooper cited for striking against Argentina

26th July, 2015
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Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper is in doubt for Australia’s Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks in Sydney after being cited for alleged foul play in Australia’s 34-9 win against Argentina on Saturday (Sunday AEST).

Hooper was cited by SANZAR on Sunday night, 12 hours after the Wallabies’ bonus-point victory over the Pumas in Mendoza.

The former skipper is alleged to have contravened a law involving punching or striking, when he made contact with Argentina fly half Nicolas Sanchez in the 59th minute of the Test.

Hooper came off the bench in the Wallabies win but faces a nervous wait to see what punishment, if any, SANZAR deems necessary for the alleged strike.

“Hooper is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, when he made contact with Argentina fly half, Nicolas Sanchez in an incident that occurred in the 59th minute of the match between Argentina and Australia at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza on 25 July 2015.

“The case is to be considered in the first instance by SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Chris Morris.

“All SANZAR disciplinary matters are in the first instance referred to a Duty Judicial Officer hearing to provide the option of expediting the judicial process.

“For a matter to be dispensed with at this hearing, the person appearing must plead guilty and accept the penalty offered by the DJO.”

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