Stade's Fillol cited for spitting

Stade Francais scrum-half Jerome Fillol was cited on Monday for having spat at Bath counterpart Peter Stringer during Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final, the European Rugby Cup (ERC) said. The 35-year-old has been cited for an "action that goes against the spirit of sport" the ERC said, adding that he could face a suspension of between four and 52 weeks. Television images from the match at Bath's Recreation Ground showed Fillol spitting in the former Ireland scrum-half's face. On Sunday, Stringer, also 35, wrote on Twitter: "Disgusted at what happened yesterday in the game. No place for it in rugby or any walk of life." Stade's prop Rabah Slimani was also cited for a dangerous tackle that earned him a yellow card during the game. From: AFP