Overview

• Alev Kelter received a three-match suspension for stamping on Australia's Georgina Friedrichs during a Pacific Four Series match in Canberra.
• World Rugby's Disciplinary Committee reduced the initial six-match ban to three, citing mitigating factors like Kelter's remorse and clean disciplinary record.
• The ban sidelines Kelter for the USA's upcoming match against New Zealand and two club games with the Bay Breakers in June.
• Kelter's absence impacts USA's leadership and team dynamics, potentially affecting Ilona Maher's preparation for the Rugby World Cup.
• Kelter has 48 hours to appeal the decision but has accepted the committee's findings of reckless, rather than deliberate, foul play.