Schalk Burger citing adds to Saracens' back row worries

Saracens back row Schalk Burger has been cited for dangerous play at a ruck during Saturday’s Champions Cup victory over Northampton.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2018 - 15:30

Saracens back row Schalk Burger has been cited for dangerous play at a ruck during Saturday’s Champions Cup victory over Northampton.

Burger is alleged to have dangerously entered a ruck, making contact with flanker David Ribbans, in the 48th minute of the 62-14 triumph at Allianz Park.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Allianz Park Place: Dublin Person: Schalk Burger Person: Burger Person: David Ribbans Person: Billy Vunipola Person: Michael Rhodes Person: Jackson Wray Event: Champions Cup Organisation: Saracens'Organisation: Saracens Organisation: Northampton Organisation: Leinster

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