Scott Cummings suspended for illegal crocodile roll in autumn test

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Scotland lock Scott Cummings was suspended for one match following an incident during an autumn test match against South Africa in Edinburgh the previous weekend. Cummings was involved in a foul play incident where he executed a risky crocodile roll on South African player Franco Mostert, which led to a yellow card initially. The yellow card was later upgraded to a red card through a review process known as 'the bunker'. The disciplinary panel assessed the severity of Cummings’ actions and considered his past conduct, resulting in an initial two-week ban. However, due to his previously clean disciplinary record, good behavior, and expressed remorse, the ban was reduced to one week. Consequently, Cummings will be absent for Scotland's upcoming match against Portugal scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024. This suspension occurs in the context of a disappointing match for Scotland, where they were defeated by the Springboks with a score of 32-15. The incident has drawn attention to concerns over player safety and the enforcement of rules regarding dangerous tackles and play during rugby matches. Such disciplinary actions aim to uphold the integrity of the sport and protect players on the field.