Glasgow ahead Henco Venter faces a prolonged ban after being accused of constructing contact with the attention of Leicester prop Dan Cole.
Venter has been cited to European Skilled Membership Rugby by match citing commissioner Adrien Menez following Warriors’ 43-19 victory over the Tigers within the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday evening.
Leicester reportedly lodged a criticism over the incident, which occurred within the second minute of the match at Scotstoun.
Footage confirmed Cole had his arm across the again of Venter’s neck earlier than the South African’s left hand briefly made contact with the face of the 116-cap England worldwide whereas the pair had been on the bottom.
A disciplinary listening to will happen on Tuesday, earlier than Glasgow tackle Leinster within the quarter-finals on Friday evening.
In non-parachute information, perceive that Leicester have lodged a criticism to the citing commissioner over an alleged eye gouge on Dan Cole by Glasgow’s Henco Venter. https://t.co/R4uBlyRjTz pic.twitter.com/4dnvwFJUq0
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) April 6, 2025
If Venter is discovered to have intentionally gouged Cole, he faces a ban of between 12 and 24 weeks/matches. The punishment for reckless contact is listed at between six and 18 weeks/matches. Suspensions might be lowered for mitigating elements and displaying regret.
The 32-year-old is leaving Glasgow on the finish of the season to affix French membership Brive.
Tub flanker Sam Underhill will even uncover his suspension on Tuesday after being despatched off for a harmful sort out towards Pau because the Gallagher Premiership leaders booked their place within the Challenge Cup final 4.
