NEWS: Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes has been suspended for three weeks following an incident that happened against the Reds in a Super Rugby Pacific match over the weekend.
The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) found that Barrett was guilty of contravening Law 9.13: A After getting a red card, a player is not allowed to attack an opponent dangerously, early, or late.
Barrett has been barred from participating in the game until March 22.
The event happened on March 3 in Melbourne during the Hurricanes vs. Reds game in the 56th minute.
The case was evaluated by Stefan Terblanche, Ofisa Tonu’u, and Stephen Hardy, the chair of the Foul Play Review Committee.
FPRC Chairperson Stephen Hardy determined the following in his ruling:
“Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles and additional evidence, including from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Aaron Lloyd, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the red card given to the player under Law 9.13.”
“Following the World Rugby Head Contact Process, the FPRC assessed the player’s actions as having directly contacted the head, at high speed, with high force and while the player’s body position was always upright into the collision.”
The FPRC believed that foul play was always prohibited. Under those conditions, no mitigating action was taken.
“The FPRC decided to reduce the sanction to three weeks after considering mitigating factors and coming to the conclusion that the foul play warrants a mid-range entry point of six weeks.”
“Therefore, the player is suspended for a period of three weeks, which includes March 22.”
“The FPRC has additionally verified that the Player is qualified to apply for World Rugby’s “Head Contact Process – Coaching Intervention” following an examination of the incident and the Player’s record.”
