Nick Williams cited for dangerous challenge that sent Rhys Patchell to hospital
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Ulster number eight Nick Williams has been cited for striking Cardiff Blues back Rhys Patchell during their Guinness Pro12 match in Belfast on Friday.
Williams was yellow carded, but many have been angered by the incident, feeling it should have been red.
Flyhalf Patchell spent the night in hospital after being carried off on a stretcher following treatment for 10 minutes from the forearm blow.
He was treated amid fears of a bad concussion.
The massive New Zealander has since been cited for Law 10.
4 (a) - Punching/striking.
A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, …
Williams was yellow carded, but many have been angered by the incident, feeling it should have been red.
Flyhalf Patchell spent the night in hospital after being carried off on a stretcher following treatment for 10 minutes from the forearm blow.
He was treated amid fears of a bad concussion.
The massive New Zealander has since been cited for Law 10.
4 (a) - Punching/striking.
A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, …
