Bulls Captain Marcell Coetzee Cleared After URC Disciplinary Hearing for Foul Play
- Marcell Coetzee faced a URC disciplinary hearing after being cited for foul play during the Bulls' match against Ulster at Loftus Versfeld
- The Bulls captain was cited for allegedly breaching laws relating to dangerous play at a ruck or maul, including contact above the shoulders
- The panel's decision has direct implications for Coetzee's availability ahead of Saturday's URC clash against the Scarlets
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Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee has been cleared of foul play following his URC disciplinary hearing, which concluded on Wednesday evening via video conference.
SARugbymag.co.za reported that the panel ruled in Coetzee's favour after he presented his case. The hearing was convened after the back-row forward was cited for an incident involving Ulster lock Ben Donnell during Saturday's United Rugby Championship fixture at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
The Charges Against Coetzee
The citing related to alleged breaches of Laws 9.20(a) and 9.20(b), which govern dangerous play at a ruck or maul. The laws specifically prohibit a player from charging into an opponent without binding, as well as making contact above the shoulders in such situations.
Coetzee contested the allegation and, following deliberation by the disciplinary panel, was found not guilty of the offence.
Coetzee Available for Scarlets Clash
With the hearing resolved in his favour, the Bulls skipper is now free to be considered for selection for the club's next URC fixture against the Scarlets on Saturday. The Bulls were scheduled to announce their matchday squad at 13:00 on Thursday.
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