Fergus McFadden has been cited for his challenge on Damien Hoyland in Leinster's Pro12 win against Edinburgh last Friday.

Leo Cullen's men ground out a 30-23 bonus-point success at the RDS to stretch their lead at the top of the table, but the victory could now be marred after McFadden's citing for a high tackle on the Scottish winger.

McFadden escaped a card of any colour for the foul, but not the attentions of independent citing commissioner, and he will learn his fate at a hearing later this week.

Edinburgh centre Philip Burleigh has also been cited for for alleged contact with the eye area of an opponent.

McFadden was suspended for three weeks at the start of the year after pleading guilty to stamping on Connacht’s Nathan White in the New Year's Day Pro12 collision.