Schalk Burger cited for this technically dangerous offence

Schalk Burger has been cited for dangerous play after he allegedly entered a ruck dangerously during Saracens' Champions Cup Round 6 match against Northampton Saints on Saturday. Burger faced a disciplinary hearing in London on Tuesday night. The 34-year-old Saracens loose forward was cited by Citing Commissioner Peter Ferguson (Ireland) after he made contact with flanker David Ribbans with his shoulder, in contravention of Law 9.20. Law 9.20 Dangerous play in a ruck or maul Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 9.20 carries the following sanction entry points: Low End: 2 weeks; …

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