Rugby: Betsen cited for alleged Dawson kick

FRENCH flanker Serge Betsen has been cited for allegedly kicking England scrum-half Matt Dawson in the head during their World Cup semi-final defeat on Sunday.

Rugby: Betsen cited for alleged Dawson kick

The IRB said Betsen, sin-binned during the match for a late tackle on Jonny Wilkinson, will appear before Rugby World Cup judicial officer Brian McLaughlin of Ireland tomorrow. Doug Hunt of Scotland is the citing commissioner.

Betsen faces a ban which would prevent him from playing in the third place play-off against New Zealand on Thursday.

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