Warriors coach Gregor Townsend claiming he had been choke tackled after the centre had to be stretchered off in the second half of the 29-9 Guinness PRO12 victory for the Irish side at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.
After the game, Townsend said: “He got choke tackled and lost consciousness for a bit, but he has fully recovered now.”
O’Connor has been cited for an alleged action contrary to Law 10.4 (e), which pertains to dangerous tackling and 10.4(m), which deals with acts contrary to good sportsmanship.
A hearing will be held this week, with the exact details still to be confirmed.
Speaking at a ‘come and try’ rugby session at the St Enoch Centre shopping mall in Glasgow, Warriors prop Euan Murray said: “We are not really allowed to comment on it so we will leave it up to the officials.
“But it is really good to see that he is okay…….. see more at :- http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/guinness-pro12/glasgow-players-quiet-on-alleged-ulster-choke-tackle-30660691.html
