Chiefs number eight Luke Jacobson has escaped further sanctioning after his red card during their 20-19 win over the Western Force.
Jacobson became the first player in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman to receive a red card after he was issued two yellows during their one-point win.
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The All Black was initially sent from the field in the 35th minute after collapsing the maul close to their tryline in a scoring position, with the Force subsequently awarded a penalty try.
He was then gone for good in the 64th minute after repeated infringements on their line.
The case was referred to SANZAAR's Judicial Committee, who believed that whilst the on-field sanction was justified, Jacobson would not miss any further time for his actions.
"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 representative, Aaron Lloyd," Judicial Committee Chairman Adam Casselden SC said.
“With respect to sanction the Judicial Committee ruled, after considering a number of factors, including the direction provided by World Rugby's Regulation 17 - Appendix 4, owing to the nature of the yellow cards being for technical offences with no malice, it was felt that along with 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”
This will ensure that Jacobson is free to face the Brumbies on Saturday.
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