Ryan cited for alleged stamp

Rugby: Ireland secondrow Donnacha Ryan has been cited for stamping in Saturday’s 20-10 victory over Samoa.

Rugby: Ireland secondrow Donnacha Ryan has been cited for stamping in Saturday's 20-10 victory over Samoa.

The 69th-minute replacement for Devin Toner at the Aviva Stadium will have his case heard by an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee in London tomorrow. It will be chaired by Roger Morris from Wales and also includes Simon Thomas (Wales) and Achille Reali (Italy).

The hearing for Ti’i Paulo, the Samoa hooker who was cited last week for two alleged dangerous tackles against Connacht, will also be held in London tomorrow.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has already delayed naming his side to face New Zealand until Thursday afternoon as he continues to mull over his options following a poor start to the autumn internationals.