Trio to face NPC judiciary

Three rugby players will face judicial hearings tomorrow after incidents in the latest round of the NPC.

Bay of Plenty No 8 Paul Tupai was cited for a late charge on Otago hooker Nick Fisher in the 17th minute of the match in Rotorua on Sunday.

The other two players were sent off on Saturday.

North Otago prop Hotili Asi was given his marching orders in the 80th minute of the third division match against South Canterbury in Timaru after he allegedly kicked the head of a player who was lying on the ground.

Thames Valley prop Api Apelu was sent off in the 22nd minute of the second division match against Hawkes Bay in Napier after allegedly abusing the referee.

The judicial hearing for East Coast player Horace Lewis, which was adjourned last week, will resume tomorrow.

- NZPA