Harlequins second row Matthews set for ban after incident with Leinster's Ryan
Wednesday 17 December 2014 05:55, UK
Charlie Matthews could receive a long suspension after being cited for allegedly making contact with the eye area of Leinster flanker Dominic Ryan on Saturday.
Lock Matthews was shown a yellow card during the European Champions Cup match by referee Romain Poite late in the game, which Leinster edged 14-13 thanks to Ian Madigan's 71st-minute penalty.
The disciplinary panel will meet in London on Wednesday, with a low end sanction lasting 12 weeks, mid-range 24 weeks, while Matthews could be banned for a year for a more serious offence.
A statement from European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) read: "Matthews is alleged to have made contact with the eye area of the Leinster wing forward, Dominic Ryan (No 7), in the 77th minute of the Pool 2 game at the Aviva Stadium in contravention of Law 10.4 (m).
"The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Stefano Marrama (Italy)."
Harlequins are currently ninth in the Aviva Premiership standings and top of European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 2.
Their next fixture is a home Premiership match against Newcastle on December 20.
