Tomas Lavanini off the hook after grass cutter tackle and deliberate slap down

Giant Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini will be free to play in the next round of the Rugby Championship after a SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee accepted his guilty plea after he received two yellow cards against South Africa on Saturday.  The 2.01m second-rower has a growing reputation as being a physical presence, as seen again in Salta. This time he was first yellow carded for what is often called a grass cutter tackle, when no arms are used and a player dives into the ball carrier's shins. Despite Lavanini appearing to make a slight effort with his left arm, the referee and TMO eventuall…