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Thorn cited for Smit `tackle`

Saturday 05th July 2008

In hot water: Brad Thorn

New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in the Tri-Nations match against South Africa at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday.

Thorn was cited by commissioner Tim Harland for the tackle on Springboks hooker John Smit in the sixth minute of the first half.

Thorn will appear before SANZAR Judicial Officer Dennis Wheelahan QC at the New Zealand Rugby Union offices on Sunday July 6.