France hooker Peato Mauvaka faces a disciplinary hearing on Thursday after being cited for foul play in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Paris.
The incident occurred during France’s title-clinching 35-16 victory, when Mauvaka received a yellow card for launching himself into Scotland scrumhalf Ben White, who was on the ground.
Peato Mauvaka is sent to the sin bin for a nasty incident 😲👇
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The citing accuses Mauvaka of striking an opponent with “any part of the arm, shoulder, head, or knee.” The clash happened midway through the first half, with France leading 10-0. Scotland later narrowed the gap to 16-13 before the break.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend expressed confusion over the decision not to issue a red card. The outcome of Mauvaka’s hearing could see further consequences for the French rake following the contentious moment in an otherwise triumphant night for Les Bleus.
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