EPCR appealing decision to overturn Josh Caulfield red card

The Bristol Bears second rower was sent off during their game against Connacht in the Champions Cup for stamping on Connacht prop Finlay Bealham

APPEALING DECISION: The EPCR is appealing the decision of the independent Disciplinary Committee which overturned the red card issued to Bristol Bears second rower Josh Caulfield during the Investec Champions Cup round four match against Connacht Rugby at Dexcom Stadium on Friday January 19. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The EPCR is appealing the decision of the independent Disciplinary Committee which overturned the red card issued to Bristol Bears second rower Josh Caulfield during the Investec Champions Cup round four match against Connacht Rugby at Dexcom Stadium on Friday January 19.

Caufield was sent off by match referee Pierre Brousset of France in the 13th minute of the game for stamping on Connacht and Ireland prop Finlay Bealham breaching Law 9.12. The law states "Law 9.12 A player must not stamp on an opponent Under World Rugby’s Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 9.12, stamping or trampling, carries the following sanction entry points."