Rugby League World Cup: Samoa captain Junior Paulo has ban for England semi-final overturned
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Rugby League World Cup 2021 semi-final: England v Samoa |
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Venue: Emirates Stadium, London Date: Saturday, 12 November Kick-off: 14:30 GMT |
Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and online; Live commentary on Radio 5 Sports Extra; Live texts and highlights on BBC Sport website & app |
Samoa captain Junior Paulo can play in Saturday's World Cup semi-final with England after successfully appealing against a one-match ban.
The Parramatta Eels front row made contact with David Fifita's face after leading with his forearm in a carry during Sunday's 20-18 win over Tonga.
He had initially been given a one-game ban for a striking offence on Monday.
An independent judiciary tribunal overturned his ban at a hearing on Tuesday night.
Elsewhere, Joseph Suaalii has avoided a ban having also been placed on report during Samoa's quarter-final victory.
The Sydney Roosters full-back has received a caution after he raised a knee in a tackle.
The three other semi-finalists have avoided bans, with defending champions Australia facing New Zealand in the other tie.
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