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Lebanon Five-eighth Adam Doueihi may miss his side’s must-win game group game against Ireland after being sent off for dissent during the Cedar’s 34-12 loss to New Zealand.
Meanwhile, Samoan half Anthony Milford also faces a one match ban for dangerous contact in a tackle involving England star Sam Tomkins.
The 24-year-old was given his marching orders by NRL referee Grant Atkins in the 60th minute in their loss to the Kiwis.
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While broadcasters weren’t able to pick up what the Lebanese playmaker said, Doueihi was eventually hit with a grad A charge for using abusive language towards a referee.
It was reported Doeuihi allegedly said: “Give us some f***ing calls”.
The charge means that the Tigers star will miss one game and will then be clear to take on Jamaica in Lebanon’s final group clash.
With such an important game against Ireland coming up on Sunday (Monday AEDT) for a chance of progressing to the quarterfinals, coach and cousin of Doueihi, Michael Cheika may consider appealing the one-match ban.
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However if the appeal is unsuccessful the Lebanon star risks missing more than one game.
Doueihi has until Tuesday (9pm AEDT) to make a decision on whether to take a one-match ban or to appeal the decision.
Milford also faces a one-match suspension for a late tackle on England fullback Sam Tomkins during Samoa’s 60-6 loss to the host nation in the opening match of the tournament at Newcastle’s St James Park.
The Samoan halfback was charged with Grade A dangerous contact.
The loss of Milford would be a massive blow with Samoa already missing Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Braden Hamlin-Uele and Tyrone May to tournament ending injuries.
Samoa desperately need to win their final two pool games against France and Greece to advance to the knockout stages.
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