An ERC statement confirmed: “Nick Easter, the Harlequins player (No 8), received a red card during the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Munster at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Saturday, 30 April, 2011, as a result of receiving two yellow cards.
“An independent Judicial Officer, Roger Morris (Wales), considered the matter and has determined that the sending-off was a sufficient sanction. Easter is free to play.”