Disciplinary Update - McCusker and Owen

Having considered the video evidence and heard submissions from the player and his representative, the Committee determined the act to be at the lower end of the relevant scale of seriousness, and held that in the particular circumstances of this case, that no further sanction should apply, so the player is free to resume playing.

The hearing for the Scarlets replacement back, Gareth Owen, who was also dismissed in the same match, was heard by the same Disciplinary Committee. In this case, the Committee, having considered the video evidence and heard submission from the player and his representative, held that the act of foul play, under Law 10.4(i), warranted a sanction with a mid range entry point. The Committee, having taken into account all mitigating factors, and in the absence of any aggravating factors, imposed a three week suspension, which expires at mid-night on Wednesday 16 January 2013.

Note:
Law 10.4(b) Stamping or trampling. A player must not stamp or trample on an opponent

Law 10.4(i) Tackling the jumper in the air. A player must not tap, push or pull the foot or feet of an opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play.