Burger cited for dangerous tackle

South Africa flanker Schalk Burger could miss Friday’s crunch Pool A clash with England after being cited for a dangerous tackle on Samoa’s scrum-half Junior Polu.

Burger was not sin-binned by referee Paul Honiss after taking out Polu in mid-air, a decision which caused fury in the Samoan camp.

But the incident has been picked up by citing commissioner Douglas Hunter and Burger will appear in front of a disciplinary hearing as soon as it can be arranged.

Burger is a key player for the Springboks and a guilty verdict could see him suspended from Friday’s pivotal game in Paris.

England are also sweating over a disciplinary ruling ahead of the game, with captain Phil Vickery due to appear in front of a hearing this afternoon.

Vickery was cited for kicking USA centre Paul Emerick during England’s victory on Saturday.