Linde van der Velden citing charge

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The case of Linde van der Velden, Exeter Chiefs, was heard by independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday 5 November 2024, chaired by Tom Gilbart sitting with Guy Lovgreen and Meg Gardiner.

Van der Velden was cited for dangerous tackling, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during a game against Saracens on Saturday 2 November 2024. The incident took place in the 60th minute.

The player admitted the charge and received a four-match ban.

She will miss the following games:

  1. 10.11 v Loughborough Lightning
  2. 24.11 v Sale Sharks
  3. 28.11 Netherlands v Brazil
  4. 04.12 Netherlands v Brazil

The full judgement is available here.     

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