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Angry Ospreys accuse White of gouging

England prop Julian White found himself at the centre of an eye-gouging storm on Saturday night - just a fortnight before this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Furious Ospreys coaches Sean Holley and Jonathan Humphreys spoke out after the Welsh side secured a 15-9 Heineken Cup victory at the Liberty Stadium.

"There were a couple of incidents at Welford Road (when the teams meet in October) with Julian, but we didn't go down the citing line," said Ospreys assistant Humphreys.

"We've got a couple of players in our changing room with marks around the eyes," he added.

Leicester secured a quarter-final place as Pool Three winners courtesy of their losing bonus point, but the Ospreys could still progress as one of two best runners-up.

Tigers forward White though, could now find himself in hot water with tournament disciplinary chiefs.

"It is disappointing it happens, and disappointing it happens with the same guy," Humphries added.

"It seems to be becoming part of the game, and there are a few guys in there who are upset with Julian."

Ospreys head coach Holley added: "We know it happens, and we've got to question is it acceptable?

"If it warrants a citing, we will certainly do it this time. Apparently, there is some footage. The evidence is quite clear. I think we have a duty to eradicate this from our game."

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