Maro Itoje, the Saracens lock, was initially cited for a dangerous tackle on Alfie Barbeary during a game against Bath. The incident, which occurred last Friday, led to Itoje receiving a yellow card. Following the citation, Itoje appeared before an independent disciplinary panel. The panel reviewed the footage and concluded that the tackle was more glancing than direct, and it was more likely than not that the initial contact was not with the head. Consequently, the panel dismissed the citation, and Itoje is free to play with immediate effect, allowing him to participate in Saracens' Premiership run-in.
Maro Itoje cleared to play for Saracens after successful disciplinary hearing ✍️ @mattmajendie https://t.co/0yGq6RSIf9
Maro Itoje free to play in Saracens’ run-in #TelegraphRugby
💬 "The footage demonstrated it was more likely than not that contact was not initially with the head." ❌ A boost for Saracens as Maro Itoje escapes a ban. https://t.co/eOkJif2UEq
Boost for Saracens as Maro Itoje avoids ban for a dangerous tackle https://t.co/Zyt57YwiPg
💫 DISCIPLINARY: Maro Itoje is free to play with immediate effect after his citing for a high tackle on Alfie Barbeary was dismissed yesterday. 🗣️ "The panel did not conclude that a high degree of danger was created and therefore the on-field decision stands.” #GallagherPrem
Maro Itoje cleared of a dangerous tackle v Bath. Viewed the hit was "more glancing than direct". He can play immediately. @TimesSport
Maro Itoje's citing for dangerous tackle on Bath's Alfie Barbeary dismissed. Itoje free to play with immediate effect and in Saracens' Premiership run-in. More on @MailSport.
Saracens lock Maro Itoje cited for a dangerous tackle https://t.co/7GplLSqI2v
Maro Itoje doubt for Saracens play-off run after dangerous Bath tackle #TelegraphRugby
Another potential blow for Saracens after Billy Vunipola arrest with Maro Itoje facing possible ban for dangerous tackling. Itoje has hearing over tackle on Bath’s Alfie Barbeary tonight. https://t.co/f8ylEFmq1Y
Maro Itoje could miss the Gallagher Premiership play-offs — and possibly the start of England’s summer tour — after the Saracens lock was cited for a dangerous tackle against Bath on Friday night Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/D8hxkrbsuC
Saracens face Maro Itoje ban threat after England lock cited for high tackle https://t.co/HkT8mHBxQg
RFU statement: Maro Itoje is cited for his yellow-carded tackle. #GallagerPrem #BATvSAR #EnglandRugby #rugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/EeerQbxCAQ
RFU statement: Maro Itoje is cited for his yellow-carded tackle. #GallagerPrem #BATvSAR #rugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/EeerQbxCAQ
Predict that this is the angle that Saracens will highlight in their defence of Maro Itoje. Looks like most of impact is chest-on-chest, with tackler's head either glancing carrier's head or missing entirely: https://t.co/ru4TbyYTzr
More potential problems for @Saracens with Maro Itoje appearing before an independent disciplinary panel today for dangerous tackling during the game against @BathRugby
💫 NEW: Maro Itoje has been cited for dangerous tackling during Saracens’ game against Bath on Friday. Itoje was shown a yellow card for this tackle on Alfie Barbeary. He will appear before an independent disciplinary panel tonight. #GallagherPrem https://t.co/LpB30frtFJ
💫 BREAKING: Maro Itoje has been cited for his yellow card offence against Bath. Itoje will appear before a disciplinary committee later today.