Rugby World Cup 2023 – Ethan de Groot (New Zealand) summoned before the disciplinary committee this Monday

Ethan de Groot will be determined about his fate. Following his red card received during the New Zealand – Namibia match, the All Black pillar will have to appear before an independent disciplinary committee this Monday, September 18. The Highlanders player risks big. Indeed, his shoulder charge on Adriaan Boysen could cause him to miss important matches. A tackle reminiscent of Romain Taofifenua’s gesture the day before, punished with a simple yellow. A difference in sanctions which still does not pass in the New Zealand camp: “You have to take the time to analyze all that, but I think that between last night and this evening, it’s the question of consistency that needs to be worked on from one match to the next.”

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A suspension would be a huge blow for the three-time world champions. The left pillar is an executive of his selection, and was also a starter in the opening match against the Blues. If de Groot were to be sanctioned for several weeks, he could miss the match against Italy or even that of Uruguay. Depending on the decision of the independent disciplinary committee, the 25-year-old could be suspended for the All Blacks quarter-final. For this type of contact, the New Zealander risks an average of three weeks of suspension according to the World Rugby scale.

Vincent Pinto summoned the next day

Also sanctioned with a red card, Vincent Pinto will appear before the disciplinary committee the next day, Tuesday September 19. The Portuguese winger was sent off in the final seconds of the match against Wales, following a foot in the face from Josh Adams. Holding his head with both hands when he learned of his sanction, the U20 world champion with France hopes to be able to play again in this World Cup.