Jaguares captain escapes punishment
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: The Jaguares can breathe a sigh of relief after captain Pablo Matera has been cleared to feature in the side’s quarter-final clash against the Lions this weekend.
Matera was cited for a dangerous play in a ruck during the Jaguares’ 10-20 defeat to the Sharks last weekend.
The incident occurred in the 18th minute of the match and went unpunished.
A SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found Matera of the Jaguares guilty of contravening Law 9.20(i): Dangerous play in a ruck or maul but decided the offence would not have warranted a Red Card.
No sanction has been imposed on the player and he is free to play.
In his finding, the Judicial Committee Chairman Robert Stelzner SC ruled the following:
“Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles and additional evidence, as well as evidence from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Aaron Lloyd, the Judicial Committee dismissed the citing under Law 9.20.
“The Judicial Committee deemed the act of foul play did not breach the Red Card threshold.
“The player is, therefore, free to play,”
