Lavanini faces ban for illegal tackle

Argentina's up-and-coming lock Tomas Lavanini will face a rugby judge on Sunday after being cited for an illegal tackle in the Pumas' loss to South Africa in the playoff for third place.

World Rugby said the 22-year-old had been cited under a law which "states that a player must not charge into a ruck or maul" and "includes any contact made without use of the arms, or without grasping a player."

It did not give details of the incident but said a hearing would be held on Sunday in London before judicial officer Terry Willis of Australia.