Franco Mostert Cleared After Red Card Overturned

Franco Mostert has been cleared to face Ireland after World Rugby overturned the red card he received in South Africa’s win over Italy in Turin. The lock was sent off in the 12th minute for an alleged head contact tackle on Paolo Garbisi, a decision that sparked immediate debate.

A disciplinary committee found that no head contact occurred and downgraded the sanction to a yellow card. The ruling restores Mostert to full availability ahead of Saturday’s Dublin Test, offering relief to a Springbok squad already dealing with multiple injuries.