Tadhg Beirne’s Red Card in Ireland vs New Zealand Match Overturned
Tadhg Beirne has been cleared to participate in the upcoming match for Ireland against Japan. This decision comes after the red card he received during the recent game against New Zealand was overturned. The match, held in Chicago, ended with a score of 26-13 in favor of New Zealand.
Tadhg Beirne’s Red Card Details
The incident occurred shortly after the game started. In the third minute, Beirne, a Munster forward, was issued a yellow card for a challenge on Beauden Barrett, New Zealand’s fly-half. Following a bunker review, the yellow card was escalated to a red card, forcing Ireland to compete with 14 players for 20 minutes. Beirne was subsequently unable to return to the pitch.
Overturning of the Red Card
On Tuesday, an independent disciplinary committee reviewed the situation. They concluded that while an act of foul play took place, it did not rise to the level of a red card. In their statement, the committee acknowledged the arguments presented by the player regarding the incident.
Reactions from Key Figures
- Beauden Barrett expressed sympathy for Beirne, stating he felt “gutted” for him.
- Barrett mentioned that Beirne “didn’t intentionally put a shoulder” into him.
- Head coach Andy Farrell expressed surprise at the escalation to a red card, questioning the decision-making process.
Upcoming Matches for Ireland
Ireland is set to face Japan in Dublin this Saturday at 12:40 GMT. Following this match, they will compete against Australia and South Africa in their remaining autumn internationals.
