Independent disciplinary process update: Louie Trevett (Wales)

 

An Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has convened to consider a sanction for Louie Trevett (Wales). Trevett received a red card during the France v Wales match in the World Rugby U20 Championship match at the Stadio Mario Battaglini in Rovigo.

 

The FPRC was chaired by Philippe Cavalieros (France), joined by former international player Olly Kohn (Wales), and former international player John Langford (Australia).

 

In accordance with the remit of the new expedited off-field sanction process trial operational in the World Rugby U20 Championship, sanctions are proposed in line with Appendix 1 of Regulation 17. The FPRC meets without the attendance the player or their representatives, or World Rugby. However, written submissions may be provided by the player to the FPRC for consideration.

 

The FPRC has the power to;

 

 

The independent FPRC has confirmed a three-match suspension to Wales' Louie Trevett after determining an action contrary to Law 9.20(e) (dropping weigh or targeting lower limbs) during the Wales match against France on 4 July, 2025. The sanction has been accepted by the player.

 

In determining the sanction, the FPRC reviewed the matter, including all submissions and footage, determined that Trevett's actions were contrary to Law 9.20(e) (dangerous clear out), in that the action was reckless, the action was dangerous to the victim player, but that the involvement of another player contributed to the offending action.

 

The Committee decided the incident warranted a  mid-range entry point of 6 matches. The FPRC decided to propose a three-match suspension taking all factors into account. The player has accepted the sanction.

 

Trevett is therefore suspended for the following matches: