TJ Perenara escapes ban after kicking Sam Cane in the face
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Influential Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara has avoided sanction after an incident in the second half of the Super Rugby semi final against the Chiefs was missed by both officials on the day, and the citing commissioners. He is a free to play in the final as a result.
Perenara and Beauden Barrett have both been in sublime form as the Hurricanes have stormed towards the final. They will host the Lions, who sensationally beat the Highlanders 42-30.
The All Black's boot clearly struck Sam Cane in the face though, so he can consider himself extremely lucky that it wasn't picked up by any of the …