Disciplinary update- Yoann Maestri decision
Yoann Maestri, the France lock forward and vice-captain, appeared today at a Six Nations disciplinary hearing in London, having been charged with misconduct by the Six Nations Disciplinary Officer in respect of comments Mr. Maestri had made to representatives of the media about match officials (and in particular Wayne Barnes) shortly after the RBS 6 Nations match between France and Wales at Stade de France on Saturday, 18 March 2017.
The independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Roger Morris (Wales), along with Achille Reali (Italy) and David Martin (Ireland) reviewed all of the evidence (including the media articles written after Mr. Maestri had made the comments) and heard submissions from and on behalf of, respectively, the Disciplinary Officer and Mr Maestri.
Mr. Maestri accepted that he had committed an act of misconduct and openly apologized for making the comments. The Disciplinary Committee imposed on Mr. Maestri a fine of €30,000, with one-half (€15,000) payable within 30 days, and one-half (€15,000) suspended until the end of the 2017/18 season. The Disciplinary Committee also ordered Mr. Maestri to pay Six Nations’ legal costs.
Both parties were reminded of their right of appeal.a
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