Ouch! Ex-Stormers lock bitten by Zebre hooker

Cape Town - Zebre hooker Oliviero Fabiani is in hot water after biting Connacht’s South African-born lock Quinn Roux in a European Champions Cup match at the weekend.

The Italian team is up against it in the competition, having entered the game on the back of an 82-14 defeat against Wasps the previous week.

On Sunday, Zebre lost 52-7 at home to Connacht but the game will be remembered for Fabiani’s sending off in the 30th minute.

Fabiani tussled with Roux at the bottom of a ruck when one of the officials spotted the bite.

After reviewing the TMO footage (WATCH BELOW), referee Mathieu Raynal had no hesitation in showing Fabiani a red card, reporting that there was a “clear mark” on Roux’s arm.

Fabiani is set to receive a lengthy ban.

Roux, 25, played lock for Western Province in 2011 and 2012, before signing for Leinster. He was loaned out to Connacht in 2014 and signed a permanent deal with the club last year.

He also made his Test debut for Ireland against South Africa in Johannesburg earlier this year.

Disgraceful bite from Zebre's Oliviero Fabiani shown on @btsportrugby. Give him a two year ban. #ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/nAv8W4byW5

— Will Kelleher (@willgkelleher) October 23, 2016