looking at it due to the early release cause they should have kept him out of the euro games. But the punishment still allows them to qualify for the next round just no longer guaranteed to be at home with the fine suspended.
It is probably the only time we see that rule broken
https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/disciplinary-decision-epcr-challenge-cup/
it looks like the rule they broke was one in place to stop sides signing players for just one game
Some Kiwi journalists are saying that the SRU have been looking in New Zealand for the new head coach. With Leon MacDonald (current Blues head coach) getting ,mentioned if he doesn't get the All Black job