Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher faces a potentially significant ban after a tackle in the Welsh derby against the Dragons that has been described as "disgusting, horrendous and reckless".
Belcher was the second player to be sent off inside the opening half at Rodney Parade, following Dragons lock Joe Davies to the stands. Both incidents were clear red cards, but the ferocity of Belcher's hit on Will Reed was particularly grim viewing, even if the Dragons outside-half did lower his height as he fell towards the ground just before the tackle.
Belcher, though, never appeared to be legal in his challenge, with a swinging arm and clenched fist showing clear recklessness.
