Paris (AFP)
The South African third row of Saracens Michael Rhodes will be able to play the semi-final of the European Cup on Saturday against Racing 92, after being cleared by a Disciplinary Commission, announced Monday the EPCR, organizer of the competition.
Rhodes had been summoned to appear for a "suspected header" to Leinster center Robbie Henshaw in the Saracens' quarter-final victory on Saturday.
"The Board determined that although Rhodes had committed an act of foul play, it did not deserve a red card as it could not be proven to the required standard that the head of player Robbie Henshaw had been The citation was rejected and Rhodes can therefore replay immediately, "said the EPCR, which has the right to appeal the decision.
Triple winners of the European Cup (2016, 2017, 2019), the Saracens are aiming for a place in the final on Saturday on the lawn of the French Racing 92.
In England, the Sarries were administratively relegated to the second division following repeated breaches of the salary cap.
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