Paris (AFP)
The second line of the XV of France Paul Willemse, excluded against Wales, will be heard Tuesday by the disciplinary committee of the Six Nations Tournament, the organizers announced on Monday, a few days before the decisive match against Scotland.
The hearing will take place by videoconference, said the Six Nations, citing an infringement of Law 9.12 of World Rugby regulations: "A player must not attack anyone physically or verbally. A physical attack includes in particular, but not exclusively, biting, punching, coming into contact with the eye, eyes or eye area, hitting with any part of the arm, shoulder, head or knees, stomping , tripping or kicking. "
In the 67th minute of the match between the Blues and the Welsh (32-30), the second line of the XV of France received a red card for a clearing at the neck but especially with a hand in the face of 'Alun Wyn Jones, at eye level.
"I think he does not deserve a heavy sanction, I think he deserves leniency. When you look at the pictures, for me, there is no contact. Or, it is minimal and above all, no voluntary, "pleaded coach Fabien Galthié after the meeting.
"You can see the way the Welshman plays the scene, his + body language +. I hope that the refereeing body will judge that this sanction is not necessary for Paul Willemse", added the boss of the Blues.
France faces Scotland on Friday in a late match.
She will win the tournament if she wins with the offensive bonus, by a margin of at least 21 points, necessary to overtake Wales in the standings.
Also excluded on Saturday, the Irish Bundee Akhi will also be heard for a dangerous tackle in the victory against England (32-18).
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