Will Addison suspended for 4 weeks after dangerous tackle
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Ulster full-back Will Addison has been suspended for 4 weeks following his dangerous tackle on Clermont's Paul Jedrasiak in Round 2 of the Champions Cup.
Ulster's Will Addison cited for this tackle on Clermont's Paul Jedrasiak, who was forced off with a head injury as a result.
Hearing in London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/UdnoCBUuMq— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) November 26, 2019
The 27-year-old's hearing took place today (Wednesday) after Jedrasiak was forced off injured following the players' heads colliding, but referee JP Doyle cleared the Ulster full-back of any foul play after consulting TMO Trevor Fisher. However, citing commissioner John Byett decided the tackle was worth a review.
The Committee upheld the citing complaint finding that Addison had made reckless contact with Jedrasiak’s head in attempting the tackle and as dangerous tackles of this nature carry a mandatory mid-range sanction according to World Rugby’s regulations, six weeks was seen as an appropriate punishment.
Addison’s exemplary discipline record helped reduce the sanction by two weeks meaning he will be free to play again on Monday, 23 December 2019.
