The following players have attended a disciplinary hearing at the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2018 in Romania.

Fomai Fomai (Samoa)

Samoan player Fomai Fomai received a red card for a dangerous lifting tackle in their match with Romania at the World Rugby U20 Trophy in Bucharest on 1 September, 2018. The player appeared before a Judicial Committee chaired by Jeremy Summers (England), sitting with former referees Donal Courtney (Ireland) and Val Toma (Romania). 

The player accepted that the act of foul play warranted a red card.

Having considered all the evidence and heard from the player, the Judicial Committee determined that the foul play warranted a mid-range suspension carrying an entry point of 10 weeks. Having taken into account the player’s remorse and clean record, the Committee reduced the suspension by the maximum 50 per cent which resulted in a final suspension of five weeks. 

This suspension will be served over the remaining two matches in the World Rugby U20 Trophy with the balance served over domestic competitions. The player is therefore free to play again on 1 October, 2018. 

The player has 48 hours in which to appeal.

The full written decision will be published here when available.

José Iruleguy (Uruguay)

Uruguay full-back José Iruleguy was ordered off in his team’s match against Portugal on 5 September, 2018 in the World Rugby U20 Trophy having received two yellow cards for dangerous tackles. The player appeared before a Judicial Committee on 6 September, 2018, chaired by Jeremy Summers (England), sitting with former South Africa player Lawrence Sephaka and former Scotland coach Frank Hadden.

The player accepted that both yellow cards were warranted.

Having considered all the evidence including hearing from the player, the Judicial Committee determined that the persistent foul play warranted a two-week entry point. Having taken into account the player’s early acceptance, previously clean record, on-field apology and conduct at the hearing, the Committee reduced the suspension by the maximum 50 per cent which resulted in a final suspension of one week. 

Iruleguy will miss Uruguay’s final match at the U20 Trophy against Hong Kong and will be free to play again from 10 September.

The player has 48 hours in which to appeal.

The full written decision will be published here when available.

Juan Juan Nicola (Uruguay)

Uruguay reserve Juan Juan Nicola was cited by Citing Commissioner Peter Larter (England) in his team’s match against Portugal on 5 September, 2018 in the World Rugby U20 Trophy for an act contrary to good sportsmanship (spitting). The player appeared before a Judicial Committee on 7 September, 2018, chaired by Mike Hamlin (England), sitting with former South Africa player Stefan Terblanche and former Romanian referee Val Toma. 

The player accepted that he had committed an act contrary to good sportsmanship.

Having considered all the evidence including hearing from the player and the assistant referee, the Judicial Committee upheld the citing which they considered to warrant a top-end entry point of 12 weeks. Having taken into account the player’s early acceptance, previously clean record and conduct at the hearing, the Committee reduced the suspension by the maximum 50 per cent which resulted in a final suspension of six weeks. 

Nicola will miss Uruguay’s final match at the U20 Trophy against Hong Kong and will serve the remaining five weeks in domestic rugby. 

The player has 48 hours in which to appeal.

The full written decision will be published here when available.

Iulian Hartig (Romania)

Romania prop Iulian Hartig was cited by Citing Commissioner Patrice Frantschi (France) in his team’s match against Hong Kong on 6 September, 2018 in the World Rugby U20 Trophy for an act contrary to good sportsmanship (reckless contact with the eye). The player appeared before a Judicial Committee on 7 September, 2018, chaired by Mike Hamlin (England), sitting with former South Africa player Stefan Terblanche and former Scotland player Beth Dickens. 

The player denied that he had contacted the eye of his opponent but accepted that he had contacted the eye area. 

Having considered all the evidence including hearing from the players involved and the Hong Kong doctor, the Judicial Committee upheld the citing for reckless contact with the eye which they considered to warrant a mid-range entry point of 12 weeks. Having taken into account the player’s previously clean record, remorse and conduct at the hearing, the Committee reduced the suspension by five weeks which resulted in a final suspension of seven weeks. 

Hartig will miss Romania’s final match at the U20 Trophy against Canada and will serve the remaining six weeks in domestic rugby. 

The player has 48 hours in which to appeal.

The full written decision will be published here when available.