Carter was dismissed by referee in the 69th minute of the game at Rodney Parade under Law 9.13 – A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders.

In the Player’s responses to the Judicial Officer overseeing the disciplinary process (Mr. Roddy MacLeod), he had accepted that he had committed an act of foul play which warranted a Red Card. Mr. MacLeod found that the incident met the Red Card threshold, with entry of mid-range warranting six weeks.

The Player received three weeks (50%) mitigation due to his good record, apology and his full engaged participation in the disciplinary process which results in a three-game suspension. Should the Player complete the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme then the sanction will be reduced by one week.