Cooper's red likely to lead to Reds ban

Cape Town - Reds bad-boy Quade Cooper will learn his fate at a disciplinary review after being red-carded against the Lions.

As it happened: Lions v Reds

Cooper received a red card for foul play in the 46th minute of the Lions' 44-14 victory at Ellis Park.

Cooper is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent when he made contact with a Lions player. 

The case is to be considered in the first instance by the SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee which will take place on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 08:00 via video-conference.

All SANZAAR disciplinary matters are in the first instance referred to the Foul Play Review Committee to provide the option of expediting the judicial process.

For a matter to be dispensed with at this hearing, the player appearing must plead guilty and accept the penalty offered by the Foul Play Review Committee.