Citing Hearing
If a Player is cited he will have a hearing before an independent Disciplinary Committee, ordinarily within 48 hours of the conclusion of the Match. The Disciplinary Committee will review the available evidence (including footage of the incident from various angles in addition to other evidence such as medical reports as appropriate to the case). The Player will be given an opportunity to present his case and has the right to be represented. The Disciplinary Committee will first determine if the Player did commit an act of Foul Play which would have warranted a red card and, if so, what sanction, if any, from the World Rugby Recommended Table of Sanctions is appropriate in the circumstances taking into account the seriousness of the offending (e.g. intentional or reckless, gravity, injury), any aggravating features (e.g. poor disciplinary record or the need for a deterrent) and any off-field mitigating features (e.g. the Player's admission of his conduct and good record).