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Force lock cited for Genia spear

By Online Editors
Sunday 1 Apr 2012

Western Force lock Phoenix Battye has been cited for alleged foul play during the Super Rugby match against the Reds on Saturday.
 
Battye is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (j) when he lifted Reds player Will Genia in a tackle and drove him backwards so that Genia's feet were above his head, causing Genia's head and shoulder area to hit the ground in such a way that put him in danger of a serious injury.

Upon further review of the match footage the Citing Commissioner deemed in his opinion the incident had met the Red Card threshold for foul play.

The Citing is to be considered in the first instance by SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron.

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