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American Olympic rugby star Aleph Kelter faces a judicial hearing and a potentially long suspension after being stamped on his opponent's head and sent to a women's rugby test on Saturday.
Team USA faced Australia and celebrated its 27-19 victory in Saturday's contest.
In a video review, the judge issued a red card around the 79 minute action in the Pacific Four Series test. Officials determined that Kelter was forced to imprint on the head of the Australian Centre Georgie Friedrichs.
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US Aleph Kelter will leave the field after receiving a red card during the Pacific Four Wallaroos and the Pacific Four Series international match in USA at Gio Stadium held in Canberra, Australia on May 17, 2025. (Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
Mike said, “12, Blue (Kelter) is planning on receiving a permanent red card because this is a robbery, intentional, and extremely dangerous foul play.
“She is clearly stamped on the Australian player's head. It's reckless, it's dangerous, and she's off.”
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Friedrich appeared to avoid serious injuries in the incident. Team USA coach Sione Fukofuka later apologized to the Australian player.
US forward Alephelter, #5 will face the UK in the women's quarterfinal rugby match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games held at Stade de France on July 29, 2024. (Kirby Lee-Usa Today Sports)
Foul plays in rugby, including head contact, are treated very seriously. Rugby, like many contact sports, changed rules to limit the risk of concussions and other head injuries.
United States Forward Alephelter #5, and US Forward Ironamaher #2 will celebrate after beating England in a women's quarterfinal rugby match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games held at Stade de France on July 29, 2024. (Kirby Lee-Usa Today Sports)
Kelter is the Rugby Sevens' three-time U.S. Olympics representative and won a bronze medal in Paris last year. She previously played ice hockey and soccer at the University of Wisconsin.
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In rugby, judicial hearings on foul play are usually held within 48 hours of a match.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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