Hurricanes' captain Ardie Savea faces the prospect of a ban after being cited for his throat-slitting gesture to Melbourne Rebels halfback Ryan Louwrens during the Super Rugby Pacific clash.
The All Blacks star will have to face a SANZAAR hearing on Monday after the citation for allegedly contravening the law concerning "the spirit of good sportsmanship".
Savea made the gesture in Friday's match, appearing to threaten Louwrens after being shown a yellow card near the end of the first half during the Hurricanes' win.