European Rugby Cup chiefs are reportedly probing the eligibility of Ospreys' South African scrum-half Ricky Januarie.
According to the Guardian, Premier Rugby - the organisation that represents the 12 Guinness Premiership clubs - have queried Januarie's eligibility with ERC.
The half-back joined Ospreys on loan from Super 14 side the Stormers at the end of November and is now back with the Cape Town-based outfit.
Teams can add one player to their Heineken Cup squad during the tournament's pool stages, but competition rules state 'he must have at least a three-month contract with the club.'
The Stormers said Januarie's move was a two-month deal when they announced his departure to Wales, with the player taking part in the final four group games.
ERC is now examining terms of the deal, with Ospreys facing possible disciplinary action for a second time this season.
The Welsh regional side have already been fined after full-back Lee Byrne briefly appeared as a 16th player during the pool stage victory over Leicester.
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