Billy Vunipola, the Saracens No 8, had his red card against the Bulls rescinded after a disciplinary committee determined that there was insufficient force in the contact to warrant a red card. The decision has been criticized, with some claiming that disciplinary committees lack understanding. Additionally, Kalaveti Ravouvou's citing complaint was also dismissed. Eddie Jones has been confirmed as the new head coach of Japan.
🗣️ "The Vunipola hearing is another example that the disciplinary committees don’t really know what they’re doing." 🏴 Panel's decision criticised as Billy Vunipola escapes suspension. https://t.co/UBUrN3lppX
Billy Vunipola hearing decision rules foul play had 'insufficient force' Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/dCaEgUiTfb
Eddie Jones finally confirmed as new 🇯🇵 head coach (take a bow @tomdecent!) while Billy Vunipola has surprisingly had his red card against the Bulls rescinded. Saracens No 8 free to play immediately.
The committee determined that Vunipola had committed an act of foul play, however, it decided that there was insufficient force in the contact to Hanekom’s head to warrant a red card. Kalaveti Ravouvou @BristolBears citing complaint also dismissed. @Saracens
No ban for Billy Vunipola - after his red v Bulls was overturned due to “insufficient force” #England #Saracens @TimesSport