Hurricanes first five Beauden Barrett won't have to serve a suspension after he was red-carded in their game against the NSW Waratahs in Wellington last weekend.
Hurricanes first-five Beauden Barrett in action during the Super Rugby match between Hurricanes v Waratahs. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Barrett received two yellow cards and subsequently a red card for deliberately knocking down the ball.
After a video hookup, the SANZAAR judicial hearing decided no further sanction would be imposed.
In his finding, the Judicial Committee Chairman Adam Casselden SC ruled the following:
"The Judicial Committee conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles, and additional evidence from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Aaron Lloyd."
"With respect to sanction the Judicial Committee ruled, after considering a number of factors, including the Player's exemplary disciplinary record, that the Player's ordering off merited no further sanction."
"The player is therefore free to play and will serve no suspension"
Barrett will therefore be available to play the Blues at Eden Park this weekend.
