#disciplinary-hearing

#disciplinary-hearing

I think we're probably into the final reaches of getting a decision. I think part of the challenge has been that there are three very senior people who are making that final judgment. Getting those three together at the same time is actually very difficult. So that's delayed the case.

As South Africa closed in on a record 73-0 victory in Cardiff, Etzebeth clashed with the Welsh back-rower Alex Mann, appearing to make contact with his opponent's left eye in a fracas involving several players from both sides. With two minutes left at the Principality Stadium, the 34-year-old was shown a permanent red card by the referee, Luc Ramos, after a review with the television match official, Eric Gauzins. You have a clear finger in the eyes, so for me, it's a permanent red card, Ramos said during the review.

Dan Sheehan will face a disciplinary hearing after the citing commissioner deemed there is a case to answer regarding his actions against Tom Lynagh.

The disciplinary panel ultimately found the officers had acted properly. Mr Tekeste had concealed his actions and the officers' risk assessment and level of observation were appropriate based on the information they had.

Jefferson Poirot has been suspended for two weeks after grabbing the throat of Henry Pollock during a confrontation following the Investec Champions Cup final.