Rebels winger Lachlan Mitchell cited for lifting Lions' Simon Zebo

Melbourne Rebels winger Lachlan Mitchell has been cited for lifting Simon Zebo during Tuesday's clash with the British and Irish Lions.

Mitchell, 25, has been cited under Law 10.49(j) - which covers dangerous tackling - following the incident in the 52nd minute of the match.

The former London Wasps player will appear at a judicial hearing at the Rebels' headquarters on Wednesday.

If the citing is upheld, Mitchell faces a suspension.

Under International Rugby Board guidelines, the minimum penalty for a lifting tackle is a four-week ban.

The Lions won 35-0 as they prepare for Saturday's second Test with Australia.

A former Sydney University student, Mitchell played at New South Wales Waratahs academy before moving to Premiership side Wasps in August 2008.

He made 31 appearances for the club before joining the Rebels in March 2010.