Ireland's Nathan Collins has controversial red card overturned on appeal
Collins was shown a straight red in Stoke City’s 2-2 draw with Barnsley on Wednesday.
Collins was shown a straight red in Stoke City’s 2-2 draw with Barnsley on Wednesday.
The saga began over a series of social media comments, some of which questioned the league’s support of John Delaney.
A disciplinary panel concluded that there were mitigating factors and Francis should not be banned.
The Australian has served a one-week ban and is free to play at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday week.
The Ulster forward is free to play in Ireland’s remaining Six Nations fixtures.
This could be the end to the row.
The Connacht fullback appeared before a disciplinary panel this afternoon.
It means the forward is free to take on England this Saturday.
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