Outspoken Samoa centre Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu has been hit with a misconduct charge after accusing Welsh referee Nigel Owens of bias.
BBC reports Sapolu criticized Owens for his handling of Samoa’s 13 5 defeat to South Africa.
He questioned Owens neutrality on the basis that Wales stood to benefit from a South Africa victory.
The charge follows a formal warning that was issued to the Samoa Rugby Union in relation to previous Twitter comments from Fuimaono-Sapolu.
Meanwhile, England wing Delon Armitage has been cited for a “dangerous high tackle” during England’s 16-12 win on Saturday.
He will appear before a disciplinary hearing in Auckland today.
The offence carries a guideline suspension of between 2 and 10 weeks, or matches in the World Cup context.
Story by: Ronal Deo
