France's Pape cited over Heaslip clash

LONDON (Reuters) - France second row Pascal Pape has been cited after appearing to knee Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back during their 18-11 Six Nations defeat at the weekend.

The incident happened in the 52nd minute of Saturday's game in Dublin and earned Pape a yellow card.

The 34-year-old "will appear before an independent Six Nations disciplinary Committee later this week," organisers said in a statement on Monday.

France, who are third in the Six Nations table with two points from two matches, next host Wales at the Stade de France on Feb. 28.

(Reporting by Michael Hann; editing by Ken Ferris)