Ireland prop Andrew Porter cited for high tackle

Ireland prop Andrew Porter will face an independent disciplinary hearing following an incident in the recently concluded third Test against New Zealand at Sky Stadium last weekend.

Porter was sent-off by referee Wayne Barnes for a high tackle on New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick.

Following Porter's sin-bin, the All Blacks managed a try through Akira Ioane and later Will Jordan also went over but eventually Ireland managed to record a 32-22 win to seal a 2-1 series win.

"Ireland prop Andrew Porter will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after having been cited by the citing commissioner James Sherriff (Australia) for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (a player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously) during Ireland's Test match against New Zealand on July 16.

"The player will attend a hearing via video link before an independent judicial committee chaired by Adam Casselden (Australia), joined by former international player Stefan Terblanche (South Africa) and former international coach Frank Hadden (Scotland)."