Monday 29 February 2016 19:21, UK
RBS Six Nations organisers have announced that England full-back Mike Brown has not been cited for kicking Conor Murray during the win over Ireland on Saturday.
Ireland number nine Murray required stitches above the eye after he was caught by Brown's boot with eight minutes left to play at Twickenham.
Brown made contact with Murray as he repeatedly swung his boot in an attempt to dislodge the ball from the hands of the prone Munster scrum-half.
However, after watching a series of replays, the officials ruled that the contact had been accidental.
Brown, who scored a crucial try in the second half of the win, said on Twitter on Monday: "Video ref clearly showed I didn't (do anything wrong) and kicked the ball."
And the 30-year-old learned later on that he will not face disciplinary action in the wake of the incident.
Brown will therefore be available to play Wales at Twickenham in a huge clash on 12 March as England continue their bid for a grand slam, having won their opening three matches of the tournament.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was adamant after Saturday's match that Brown would not have deliberately injured Murray but implied that the England man may have been somewhat careless.
"They made a decision on the field, but it's something they'll probably look back at because Conor's obviously got stitches right next to his eye," said Schmidt.
"That strategy is fraught with risk, particularly with players in close proximity, but I know that Mike Brown wouldn't have done it on purpose, he's trying to connect with the ball.
"But it's something we don't influence, that's for other people to determine whether he's culpable for being reckless or whatever."
England head coach Eddie Jones defended Brown, saying: "The referee adjudicated on it, it was fair. If the ball is on the ground, then you are allowed to kick it, aren't you?"
