France prop Uini Atonio has been cited for his high tackle on Ireland hooker Rob Herring during Saturday's Six Nations match in Dublin.
Atonio was sin-binned in France's 32-19 defeat after his tackle forced Herring off for a head injury assessment (HIA), from which he did not return.
La Rochelle's Atonio will attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday.
In Monday's squad update, Irish Rugby said Herring will proceed through the return to play protocols.
A Six Nations statement confirmed Atonio was cited for an act of foul play contrary to law 9.13 with the New Zealand-born forward now in danger of missing France's match against Scotland on 26 February.
The law states: "A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously.
"Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders."
Beirne to see specialist about leg injury
Meanwhile, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) say lock Tadhg Beirne will see a specialist to determine the extent of the leg injury he sustained in the win over France.
Captain Johnny Sexton's groin injury, which forced the fly-half off in the second half, will be monitored throughout this week, while Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are all continuing their rehab programmes.
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have retained 25 players for a two-day mini-camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin later this week ahead of facing Italy in Rome on 25 February.
Wing Jacob Stockdale and uncapped hooker Tom Stewart have both been released back to Ulster ahead of the province's United Rugby Championship trip to Glasgow on Friday.
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