Webb cleared to notch half-century

Published: Friday, 2. December, 2011 in category Rabo Direct Pro 12

Scrumhalf Rhys Webb will complete his half-century of Ospreys appearances on Saturday having been cleared to play in the Pro12 game against Munster at a disciplinary hearing in Edinburgh.

Webb appeared before an independent Pro12 disciplinary committee, chaired by John Kirk (Scotland) who was assisted by Rob Flockhart (Scotland) and Paul Minto (Scotland).

The committee upheld the citing in respect of law 10.4 (o) which states that "a player must not intentionally charge or obstruct an opponent who has just kicked the ball."

After hearing evidence from the player and viewing the video evidence, the disciplinary committee found the law had been breached, but that, on the balance of probabilities,  the offence would not have merited a red card and accordingly no suspension was issued.

The 22-year-old is therefore free to play immediately and will earn his 50th regional cap at the Liberty Stadium against Munster. His debut came as a late replacement in a 32-7 win over Ulster at the Liberty Stadium in March 2008.