France star in hot water for Ben White incident

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: France hooker Peato Mauvaka will face a hearing on Thursday after he received a yellow card against Scotland last weekend.

The 28-year-old was sent to the sinbin for foul play on Scotland scrumhalf Ben White in the 20th minute of the match.

The incident sparked much debate, with plenty of fans feeling that Mauvaka should have been red-carded for leading with his head in the off-the-ball collision.

Should Peato Mauvaka have been shown red for this? 👀 #GuinnessM6N | #FRAvSCOpic.twitter.com/SOdzBMVRla

— The Rugby Paper (@TheRugbyPaper) March 15, 2025

“Mauvaka will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after he was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 [A player must not…. strike with any part of the arm, shoulder, head or knees] in the Men’s Six Nations match between France and Scotland on Saturday, 15th March 2025,” said a Six Nations statement.

“The player will attend the hearing via video conference before an independent Disciplinary Committee consisting of Jennifer Donovan – Chair [Ireland], with the other two Disciplinary Committee members to be confirmed in due course.

“The hearing will take place on Thursday 20th March 2025 at 10.00 [GMT].”

France went on to win last Saturday’s Round Five match 35-16 to clinch the 2025 championship title.

They finished one point ahead of England on the table and two clear of Ireland, the 2023 and 2024 back-to-back champions.

Additional source: @RugbyPass