Kenya centre, Daniel Bett, has received a two-match sanction having been cited for a lifting tackle in Kenya’s match against Hong Kong China on 17 July, 2024 at the World Rugby U20 Trophy taking place in Scotland.
The World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy are operating the simplified red card sanction trial, an initiative born from the Shape of the Game forum earlier this year aimed at simplifying rugby’s off-field disciplinary processes.
A Red Card Sanction Committee (RCSC) found that the offending satisfied the definition of “foul play” under the new process. Foul play is defined as circumstances where a player has attempted to affect a legal rugby action but has made minor errors such as in technique or timing and/or has committed a reckless action.
The RCSC met on 18 July, 2024, and was chaired by Jean Noel Couraud (France), joined by former international rugby players John Langford (Australia) and Stefan Terblanche (South Africa). Having considered all the available evidence, and all available camera angles, the RCSC found the offending warranted a two-match standard sanction for “foul play”. This sanction was accepted by the player.
The player is therefore suspended for the following fixtures:
- Kenya Sevens tournament – Leg 1 – 27-28 July, 2024
- Kenya Sevens tournament – Leg 2 – 3-4 August, 2024
For more information on the red card sanction trial, click here.
