WATCH: Agustin Creevy in hot water for 'assault' on Eben Etzebeth
Rugby NewsWednesday, 11 May 2022 at 12:52
London Irish hooker and former Argentina skipper Agustin Creevy has been cited for pulling Springbok Eben Etzebeth’s hair during their European Challenge Cup clash at the weekend.
In a statement, tournament organisers European Professional Club Rugby said: "Creevy is alleged to have pulled the hair of the RC Toulon second-row, Eben Etzebeth, in the 35th minute of the match in contravention of Law 9.27 - a player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship."
Irish lost the game 19-18, with former Argentina captain Creevy now facing a hearing later today.
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Etzebeth ranks his five toughest opponents:
Speaking to for their series 'Rugby Roots', Springbok powerhouse Eben Etzebeth refused to reveal his toughest opponent but did namecheck a number of 'tough' current stars.
EBEN ETZEBETH: TOUGHEST OPPONENTS
#1. Ma'a Nonu (New Zealand)
Etzebeth said: "Back in the day when I went up against Ma’a Nonu. He hit me once and he just hit me from the side.
“I thought it was one of their props hitting me, [then] I looked at him. He was quite a hard man. Probably the guy who tackled me the hardest.”
#2. Maro Itoje (England)
#3. Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)
#4. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
#5. James Ryan (Ireland)
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