Sinckler was cited for biting the Springbok lock, Franco Mostert, in the 64th minute of the 2nd Test, which South Africa won 27-9.

Sinckler appeared before the citing commission on Tuesday and he has been cleared due to a lack of definitive evidence.

World Rugby confirmed that the player appeared before the citing commission chaired by Adam Casseldon.

“British & Irish Lions player Kyle Sinckler appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having been cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (biting) during the British & Irish Lions’ second test against South Africa on 31 July, 2021. 

“The independent Disciplinary Committee chaired by Adam Casselden SC (Australia), joined by former international players David Croft and John Langford (both Australia), considered all the available evidence, including multiple broadcast angles, submissions from the player and his representative and expert witness testimony.

“The player denied that he had committed an act of foul play worthy of a red card. Having reviewed all the evidence, the committee deemed that on the balance of probabilities, it could not be satisfied that the player committed an act of foul play. On that basis, the committee dismissed the citing and the player is free to play again immediately.”

Sinckler has been named on the bench for Saturday’s decider in Green Point.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport