Australia second row Darcy Swain will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after receiving a red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (A player must not physically abuse anyone) in Australia’s test match against England on 2 July.
The player will attend a hearing via video link before an independent Judicial Committee chaired by Shao-Ing Wang, joined by former players Chris Smith and Stefan Terblanche.
The hearing will take place on Tuesday in agreement with the player and his representatives.
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World Rugby is managing the communications for test matches in the July test window. Please contact media@world.rugby for further information.