The URC Citing Commissioner announced that the video evidence is inconclusive and there is no clear and obvious spitting action by Lions number 6, Siba Mahashe, as claimed by replacement hooker Diarmuid Barron of Minster.
According to the Citing Commissioner, the audio statement by 16 Munster is clear, and he states that 6 Lions spat into his mouth. However, the audio statement from 6 Lions contradicts this, and he states that he had trouble with his gum shield after the upright contact before the ruck. He categorically denied the accusation of spitting.
"As there is no Video evidence to support the accusation, I think that a citation is not feasible in this case."