O'Brien free to play Lions series decider

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  ESPN Staff

British & Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien has been cleared to play the series deciding Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park next Saturday.

O'Brien faced a lengthy disciplinary hearing in Wellington on Sunday for a tackle on Waisake Naholo in the Lions' 24-21 second Test triumph in Wellington.

The incident occurred in the 59th minute as All Blacks winger Naholo returned a Lions restart. Elliot Daly was first to make contact with Naholo in defence before O'Brien came through to make a tackle where his right arm collected Naholo in the side of the head.

Naholo left the field moments later for a head injury assessment which he subsequently failed.

No penalty was given for the incident at the time, but it was referred to the citing commissioner following the game.

Meanwhile, All Blacks inside centre Sonny Bill Williams copped a four week ban for his no arms tackle on Anthony Watson that saw him receive a red card.

The All Blacks have called up Malakai Fekitoa as midfield cover for the third Test at Eden Park on Saturday.

More to follow.

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O'Brien free to play Lions series decider