Dan du Preez in hot water over shoulder challenge

Sale Sharks’ bruising forward Dan du Preez has been cited and will appear before a disciplinary panel on Wednesday.

It is alleged that du Preez contravened World Rugby Law 9.12 and struck a player with the shoulder.

Dan Du Preez @SaleSharksRugby to appear before disciplinary panel for striking with shoulder, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.12 and @gloucesterrugby Ed Slater cited for dangerous play in a ruck or maul, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.20. Hearings on Wednesday

— chris jones (@chrisjonespress) January 4, 2021

The incident occurred during Sale’s Round 5, 22-19 win over Gloucester at Kingsholm on the weekend.