Cueto cited for tackle on Barnes

England wing Mark Cueto has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Australia centre Berrick Barnes five minutes into today’s 27-17 defeat in Perth.

England wing Mark Cueto has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Australia centre Berrick Barnes five minutes into today’s 27-17 defeat in Perth.

Cueto will face a disciplinary hearing at the Australian Rugby Union offices in Sydney on Monday.

If found guilty, Cueto would face a minimum two-week ban that would rule him out of the rest of England’s tour.

England face the Australian Barbarians in Gosford on Tuesday and the Wallabies in the second Test next Saturday before ending the tour against the New Zealand Maori.

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited