Wellington, March 6 NZPA - The Chiefs' Super 14 rugby loss to the Reds last night may have come at a cost for the Hamilton-based franchise.

The Chiefs lost the match 18-23 and today learned that prop Sona Taumalolo has been cited for a dangerous tackle.

Taumalolo was cited by Sanzar citing commissioner Steve Hinds for his alleged high tackle on the Reds first-five eighth Quade Cooper early in the game.

Taumalolo will appear at a judicial hearing in Wellington on Monday.

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