Habana cleared for Boks

Springboks wing cleared of kicking charges

By Rachel Griffiths   Last updated: 17th November 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Habana cleared for Boks

Habana: Cleared for Springboks

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South Africa wing Bryan Habana has been cleared after being cited for allegedly kicking Vincent Clerc during the Springboks' 20-13 loss to France.

At a disciplinary hearing in London, the IRB's judicial officer for the match, Professor Lorne Crerar, examined a series of video clips as well as the player's explanation and could not confirm, upon the balance of probabilities, that Habana had intentionally kicked his opponent.

A detailed consideration of the video clips shows France full-back Damien Traille pulling Habana's leg towards him and prostrate player Clerc.

Habana was cleared of any wrong doing and the 26-year-old is free to resume playing immediately.

The Springboks take on Saracens tonight at Wembley ahead of their clash with Italy this weekend before rounding off their tour against Six Nations champions Ireland in Dublin.