Scott Cummings to face disciplinary hearing after red card

The lock was shown a yellow card in the 11th minute after Television Match Official (TMO) Ian Tempest referred Cummings' clear-out at a ruck to referee Christophe Ridley.

The sanction was later upgraded to a 20-minute red card, the first shown to a Scotland player, by Foul Play Review Official (FPRO) Tual Trainini.

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Six Nations, who run disciplinary proceedings, for the Autumn Nations Series, confirmed the details of the Glasgow lock's hearing. 

“Scotland number 5 Scott Cummings will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after he was awarded a 20-minute red card following a review by the FPRO for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (e) (Dangerous play in a ruck – A player must not drop their weight onto an opponent or target the lower limbs) in the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and South Africa on Sunday 10th November 2024.

“The player will attend the hearing via video conference before an independent Disciplinary Committee consisting of Rhian Williams – Chair (Wales), joined by Donal Courtney (Ireland) and Olly Kohn (Wales). The hearing will take place on Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 7pm (GMT).”