Munster centre Nankivell cleared to face Bordeaux
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Munster's Alex Nankivell has been cleared to face Bordeaux-Begles in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final (15:00 BST).
Nankivell was handed a two-game suspension following his red card against Connacht last month, and while he remained banned for last week's win over La Rochelle, he is available this weekend after his appeal was upheld.
The New Zealand-born centre, 28, was dismissed in Munster's United Rugby Championship win over Connacht by referee Craig Evans after making head contact with Cian Prendergast.
An appeal panel consisting of chair Rod McKenzie (Scotland), Achille Reali (Italy) and Rory Bannerman (Scotland) upheld Nankivell's appeal after reviewing the case on Wednesday.
Munster travel to Stade Chaban Delmas on Saturday after edging La Rochelle in a gripping encounter in France last weekend.
The Irish province have not reached the Champions Cup semi-finals since 2019.
Munster will name their team to face Bordeaux at 13:00 BST on Friday.