Rugby-Springboks' Du Toit gets reduced three-week ban for red card

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - South Africa Training - Fuchu Asahi Football Park, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan - October 24, 2019 South Africa's Thomas du Toit during training REUTERS/Matthew Childs

(Reuters) - South Africa prop Thomas du Toit, who received a red card during their 27-13 Autumn Nations Series win at England last week, has had a six-week ban shortened to three following an independent disciplinary review, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.

Du Toit was dismissed for dangerous tackling as the match entered the last quarter for shoulder-charging England's Luke Cowan-Dickie and appeared before an independent disciplinary panel, where he admitted he committed an act of foul play.