Briefs 2-France forwards cited after Australia defeat

July 5 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world.

Rugby - France prop Renaud Boyoud and loose forward Imanol Harinordoquy have been cited for their part in a brawl just before half time of their 40-10 loss to Australia on Saturday.

Boyoud and Harinordoquy will appear before Judicial Officer Christopher Quinlan on Sunday, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said in a statement.

The pair were charged with striking after a fight that involved almost all 30 players.

Soccer - Morocco international Hicham Aboucherouane scored both goals as Esperance beat African champions Etoile Sahel 2-1 at Rades to claim a third successive Tunisia Cup title.

Aboucherouane gave Esperance a 12th-minute lead but it lasted just five minutes before Mehdi Meriah equalised for last year's African Champions League winners. The striker conjured up the winner 11 minutes from time to ensure a record breaking 12th cup success.

Rugby - New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in the Tri-Nations match between the All Blacks and South Africa on Saturday, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has said.