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Wallaby centre learns his fate

NEWS: Wallaby centre Samu Kerevi, appeared before an Independent Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday evening.

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The hearing took place via video link after the centre received a 20 minute red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 in this past weekend’s clash between Wales and Australia.

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The Independent Disciplinary Committee was chaired by Brenda Heather-Latu of Samoa, joined by former Test referee Donal Courtney of Ireland and former England Test player Becky Essex.

The Disciplinary Committee has upheld the red card issued to Kerevi and by applying World Rugby’s sanctioning provisions, have determined that the mid-range entry point of six weeks/matches was appropriate.

In light of the player accepting he committed an act of foul play as well as other mitigating factors such as his clean disciplinary record, his remorse and good conduct, they have applied the full 50 percent reduction in his sanction, thus reducing the final sanction to three weeks/matches.

Confirmation of the matches will follow in due course.

The player has additionally been given permission to apply to participate in World Rugby’s Coaching Intervention Programme to substitute the final match of the sanction which is aimed at modifying special techniques and technical issues that contributed to the foul play.

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