**Josh Helps of Scarlets has been banned for five weeks after a Disciplinary process took place yesterday (Wednesday, November 4) resulting from the red card he received during Round 4 of the Guinness PRO14.** The player was shown a red card during Scarlets’ game with Edinburgh Rugby on Sunday, November 1 at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli by referee Chris Busby (IRFU) under **Law 9.11** – Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others. The Disciplinary process for the red card offence was presided over by Judicial Officer John Carroll (IRFU). The Player accepted that his actions were reckless and that the offence warranted a red card. The incident was deemed a top-end offence, which carries a 10-week suspension. Having reviewed all of the evidence available and considered the the Player’s previous clean disciplinary record, acceptance of his actions, co-operation and his apology, the Judicial Officer followed World Rugby guidelines and applied mitigation, bringing his ban to five weeks. The Player will be free to play from midnight on December 13, 2020 and was reminded of his right to appeal.
