The Springbok loose-forward was cited for a dangerous tackle on the centre, Yvan Reilhac, during last week’s 21-16 win over Section Paloise in Pau.

The incident occurred during the 26th minute of the encounter.

If found guilty, the player could receive a sanction of up to six weeks; however, a reduced ban is expected.

The Cheetahs' coach, Hawies Fourie, told OFM Sport that it would be a pity to lose the in-form Mohoje.

"It was Oupa's best performance by a mile in the last three or four years," said Fourie.

"He hasn't played a lot of rugby during this time as he was struggling to get back to full fitness and sharpness on the field,

"We as a coaching team felt that he really played well with a good work rate, physicality in the contact and a lot of good carries.

"We were pleased with the way that Oupa played and it will be a pity if he can't play for us on Saturday."

The match against the French Top 14 team was Mohoje’s first game abroad since sustaining a serious knee injury in the 18th minute of a PRO14 match against Munster at Thomond Park in Limerick back in September 2018.

Should Mohoje receive a ban, the impressive Daniel Maartens will be promoted to the starting teams for Saturday's match against the Welsh outfit, the Scarlets.

The Cheetahs face the Scarlets on Saturday in Parma, with this game kicking off at 17:15.

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