The Springbok lock will be available for the Springboks for their clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday night.
Franco Mostert’s red card against Italy was reportedly rescinded by a World Rugby disciplinary committee.
He received the red card for a dangerous tackle on flyhalf Paolo Garbisi in the 12th minute of the Springboks’ 32-14 win in Turin.
There was no obvious head contact, and plenty of mitigation. However, referee James Doleman, his assistants, and TMO, decided to give the player a permanent red card.
Netwerk24 reports that the committee found that the match officials had erred in issuing the card. They downgraded the red card to a yellow, making Mostert available for selection for the Springboks’ clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday (kick-off 7.40pm).
Mostert’s legal team was reportedly able to prove that there was no contact with the head of the ball-carrier.
World Rugby still needs to release an official statement about the matter.
Lood De Jager’s ban remains, however, for his no-arms tackle during South Africa’s 32-17 win over France in Paris the week before. He has three matches left of his four-game ban.
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