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France rugby player Jégou cited for alleged eye gouging during Six Nations
Oscar Jégou faces an independent disciplinary hearing for alleged eye gouging against Scotland's Ewan Ashman in the Six Nations, a serious foul play under Law 9.12.
- On Saturday, Oscar Jégou, France flanker, was cited for alleged eye-gouging at Murrayfield, with broadcasters' footage appearing to show contact with Ewan Ashman's eye during the Six Nations match.
- The citation stems from Law 9.12, which Six Nations organisers said covers physical abuse, explicitly listing contact with the eye or eye area as its basis.
- Broadcasters' footage provoked a strong online reaction and drew commentary from Sam Warburton and John Barclay, while Nigel Owens said the TMO should have reviewed the incident.
- Jégou will attend the hearing via video conference before an independent panel chaired by Simon Thomas on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 9.30am .
- With the title undecided, France leads the Six Nations on points difference and commentators warned a sending-off would leave the France national team down to 14 men, risking their bonus point chances.
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