Aviva Premiership
Rasmussen cited for dangerous tackle
ESPNscrum Staff
September 12, 2011
Worcester's Dale Rasmussen takes on the Pirates' defence, Worcester Warriors v Cornish Pirates, RFU Championship Final - Second leg, Sixways, Worcester, England, May 18, 2011
Rasmussen was cited following Worcester's win over Sale © Getty Images
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Worcester's Dale Rasmussen has been called to appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing following his citing for an alleged dangerous tackle.

The incident happened during Worcester's Aviva Premiership match against Sale Sharks on September 3, with Rasmussen's hearing to be held in Tewkesbury on Tuesday.

The RFU will also hear two further cases at a separate hearing in Reading the same day.

Harlequins' Joe Marler was cited for allegedly striking an opponent in the Premiership match against London Irish on September 3, while Gloucester's Will James was cited for the same offence in the Premiership match against Northampton on September 4.

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