Bernard le Roux: France lock cleared over incident with Wales' Alun Wyn Jones
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Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones was the subject of Bernard Le Roux's alleged act of foul play
France's Bernard le Roux has been cleared to play in Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland in Paris.
The 31-year-old was cited for an alleged act of foul play during last Saturday's Test against Wales in Paris.
The South Africa-born lock appeared to lead with his forearm as he challenged Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones in the 19th minute of France's 38-21 win.
Le Roux acknowledged that he had made contact with Jones but denied that it had been an act of foul play.
Although a disciplinary committee found that Le Roux had committed an act of foul play it had not warranted a red card and he is free to resume playing immediately.
Ireland will travel to the Stade de France knowing a bonus-point win against France would ensure they become Six Nations champions, after thrashing Italy 50-17 in Dublin on Saturday.
Had Le Roux been found guilty the Racing 92 player could also have missed France's Autumn Nations Cup campaign in November where they face Fiji, Scotland and Italy in the pool stage.
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