Wasps flanker George Smith cited for striking an opponent
Tuesday 8 March 2016 17:05, UK
Wasps flanker George Smith has been cited for striking an opponent during last week's 13-10 Aviva Premiership loss at Gloucester.
Smith, capped 111 times by Australia, has been outstanding for his club this season and his form was recognised with the Premiership player of the month award for February.
The 35-year-old has led the team in the absence of James Haskell and Matt Mullan, and has also been conducting coaching sessions on the breakdown for the England team, who are led by his former Australia coach Eddie Jones.
However, he may now be facing a ban after being charged with using his knee to strike Gloucester's James Hook on the side of his head during the second half at Kingsholm.
Smith will face a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel in London on Wednesday.
