The second-rower who recently joined the Stormers from the Griquas has been pinned for allegedly biting the Irish hooker, Niall Scannell.

During the match the TMO found no evidence of the incident and no further action was taken in the game, however, the citing commissioner, Helen O'Reilly, has decided to take the matter to the disciplinary committee.

Smith’s hearing will take place on Thursday.

The URC confirmed that Smith with face a disciplinary hearing on Thursday.

“A Disciplinary Committee will meet on Thursday, October 7 to consider the citing complaint against Adre Smith (No 4) of DHL Stormers which occurred against Munster Rugby on Saturday, October 2.

“The incident occurred in the 45th minute of the United Rugby Championship Round 2 fixture at Thomond Park. The Citing Commissioner in charge has made a complaint about an alleged act of foul play against an opponent Niall Scannell (No 2).

“The Player has been cited under Law 9.12 – A player must not physically or verbally abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to, biting, punching, contact with the eye or eye area, striking with any part of the arm (including stiff-arm tackles), shoulder, head or knee(s), stamping, trampling, tripping or kicking.

“The Player will face a Disciplinary Panel via videoconference, the Panel will comprise of Sheriff Kathrine Mackie (Chair), Iain Leslie (both Scotland) and Janet Gedrych (Wales).”

The Stormers face Edinburgh on Saturday in their third match on tour.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport