Creevy hit with four-week ban
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Agustin Creevy of London Irish is tackled by Lewis Ludlow and Matias Alemanno of Gloucester during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Gloucester at Brentford Community Stadium on February 06, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
London Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has received a four-week ban following his red card in the Champions Cup defeat by Montpellier last Friday.
Argentine Creevy was sent off for a dangerous tackle on full-back Anthony Bouthier. He missed yesterday's match with Stormers and will will also be absent for two Premiership games, against Saracens and Gloucester, and a Premiership Cup tie with Bath on January 4.
“The committee upheld the red card decision, finding that, in executing the tackle in a dangerous manner, Creevy had made contact with Bouthier's head,” said tournament organisers, EPCR.
Creevy accepted that he committed an act of foul play, but he did not accept the red card decision.
He will be available for the Bath fixture if he completes a World Rugby coaching intervention programme.
