Sunday 25 October 2015 10:48, UK
Richie McCaw could miss the Rugby World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa.
The All Blacks captain appeared to make contact with Louw 20 minutes into Saturday's last-four showdown at Twickenham, sending the openside flanker reeling with a blow that could interest the citing officer.
Louw finished the semi-final match with two wounds to his forehead requiring a total of 20 stitches. When asked how he incurred the cuts, the Bath flanker said: "I'm not sure, I think it was at the bottom of a ruck".
Striking with the elbow - which falls under law 10.4a of dangerous play and misconduct - has a low end sanction of a two-week suspension.
The citing officer has up to 36 hours after the match has ended to lodge a complaint, setting 6am on Monday morning as the deadline.
New Zealand will face either Australia or Argentina in the final, with their Rugby Championship rivals meeting at Twickenham on Sunday.
