Overview
- Referee Luke Pearce issued a yellow card that was upgraded to red following a video review after Arundell landed on his head.
- An RFU hearing conducted on papers by sole judicial officer Charles Cuthbert confirmed Ridl accepted the charge of foul play.
- The offence carried a four-week starting point that was cut by half through mitigation tied to Ridl’s record and early admission.
- Ridl will miss Exeter’s European Challenge Cup trip to Stade Francais in Paris this weekend and the home game against Cardiff on January 18.
- Arundell later passed his head injury assessment, and Ridl said he apologised after the match, with Rob Baxter highlighting the difficulty of high-ball contests.