'The independent judicial committee found that sending off was a sufficient sanction in this case.'
Scott Barrett is sent off during last week’s match against the Springboks. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images
“The independent judicial committee found that sending off was a sufficient sanction in this case because the player was sent off for two yellow cards,” World Rugby said.Suspended players The Crusaders’ Barrett also avoided following the fate of England captain Owen Farrell and their No. 8 Billy Vunipola in missing matches for their side atTonga centre Georga Maoala will be unavailable until his country’s final pool game after being banned for a dangerous tackle.
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