Blues prop Ofa Tuungafasi has been let off without a suspension after an illegal clean-out against the Crusaders that led to a yellow card.
A Sanzaar Judicial Committee Hearing has found Tuungafasi not guilty of contravening Law 9.12 (striking with shoulder) after he was cited following the Super Rugby Aotearoa match at the weekend.
No further sanction has been imposed on the player. The yellow card issued in the match, for a breach of Law 9.20 ("dangerous play in a ruck") will remain on the player's record.
The incident occurred at the 74th minute during the match between the Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park in Auckland on 21 March 2021.
The SANZAAR Judicial Hearing held via video conference on Wednesday 24 March 2021 was heard by Nigel Hampton QC (Chairperson), John Langford and David Croft.