England's McGillvary to face hearing over bite allegation

Iain Strachan

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England's Jermaine McGillvary has been charged with contrary conduct and will face a judiciary hearing on Wednesday after being accused of biting by Lebanon's Robbie Farah at the Rugby League World Cup.

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Huddersfield giants wing McGillvary was put on report by referee Ben Thaler after an incident early in the second half of England's 29-10 victory over Lebanon at Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday.

Lebanon's Australian-born captain Farah claimed the 29-year-old bit him on the arm in a tackle.

"It's pretty clear for everyone to see on the replay," the South Sydney Rabbitohs star said in a post-match interview.

England have now confirmed McGillvary will face a hearing on Wednesday.

England, who lost their opening match of the tournament to co-hosts and holders Australia, are second in Group A and face France in Perth on Sunday ahead of the quarter-finals next week. 

Iain Strachan