Scott Cummings banned following his red-carded Franco Mostert clash

Scott Cummings has learned his fate after he was cited for the red card brandished to him during Scotland’s 15-32 Autumn Nations Series defeat at home to South Africa.

The 27-year-old second row was originally yellow carded by referee Christophe Ridley for his early first-half clear-out on Franco Mostert, the Springboks forward, and this decision was soon upgraded to a red card offence on review by the TMO bunker.

After Cummings was summoned to appear at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday, he learned that he must now serve a one-game ban and will miss this Saturday’s game in Edinburgh versus Portugal. However, he will be available for selection in the series-ending game against Australia.

A statement read: “Scotland number five Scott Cummings appeared before an independent disciplinary committee via video link having received a 20-minute red card for an act of foul play contrary to law 9.20 (e) in the match between Scotland and South Africa on Sunday 10.

“The independent disciplinary committee was chaired by Rhian Williams (Wales), joined by former international referee Donal Courtney (Ireland) and former international player Olly Kohn (Wales).

“Having accepted that the act of foul play justified the red card and by applying World Rugby’s sanctioning provisions, the disciplinary committee determined that whilst reckless, the low-range entry point of two weeks was appropriate.

“With the full 50 per cent mitigation applied, based on an exemplary disciplinary record, good conduct and having shown remorse, the sanction was reduced to one week. The suspension will cover the following match: November 16 – Scotland versus Portugal.”