ERC has received a Citing Complaint following the 2010/11 Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals.

The Citing Complaint is against RODRIGO RONCERO (No 1) – Stade Francais Paris (v ASM Clermont Auvergne, on Friday, 29 April, 2011)

The complaint was made by Citing Commisioner, Alan Mansell (England). Roncero is alleged to have carried out a late body check with his shoulder on the ASM Clermont Auvergne scrum half Morgan Parra in the first half of the game at Stade Charlety, Paris.

Law 10.4 (f) – Dangerous charging or obstructing of an opponent without the ball including shouldering.

Under the IRB Recommended Sanctions for Offences Committed within the Playing Enclosure, Law 10.4 (f) carries the following penalties: Low End: 3 weeks; Mid Range: 5 weeks; Top End: 9 to 52 weeks.

The Independent Judicial Officer and a date for the hearing will be announced in due course.