Glasgow second-row Tim Swinson has been issued with a four-week suspension for a dangerous tackle he committed against Connacht.
A Disciplinary Panel convened in Neath to consider the red card decision against lock Swinson under Law 10.4 (e) – Dangerous Tackle.
The incident occurred during Glasgow Warriors’ Round 18 fixture against Connacht at Scotstoun Stadium when referee Ian Davies deemed the player to have committed an act of foul play against a Connacht player.
The Disciplinary Panel – Simon Thomas (Chair), Richard Cole and Nigel Williams (all Wales) – found that the referee’s decision to show the player a red card was not in error. The foul play merited a mid-range entry point point which carries a suspension of six weeks.
There were no off field aggravating factors but after considering mitigating factors, the committee reduced the final suspension to four weeks. The ban was therefore reduced by two weeks leaving the player free to resume playing on Monday, April 24. He was reminded of his right to appeal.
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