article_snippet.sent: Nathan Hughes on Friday night had Nathan Hughes ban for accidentally knocking out George North sensationally over-turned on appeal, following an outcry on Nathan Hughes behalf.
article_snippet.sent: No 8 was initially suspended for three matches, after a disciplinary panel ruled Nathan Hughes had been ‘reckless’ for failing to prevent Nathan Hughes knee colliding with the head of the Welsh Lion, as Nathan Hughes scored a try for Northampton on March 27.
article_snippet.sent: Nathan Hughes was shown a red card for the offence, but that dismissal has now been officially rescinded.
article_snippet.sent: Yet, in a stunning twist – and in light of fierce criticism – his ban for accidentally knocking out George North was thrown out, as the appeal lodged by The Wasps was up-held.
article_snippet.sent: Graphic, slow-motion footage of the incident at Franklin's Gardens led some observers to condemn Nathan Hughes, but many more spoke up in Nathan Hughes defence.
article_snippet.sent: Wasps were incensed that the forward had been suspended – and Wasps dismay was shared by others outside the club.
article_snippet.sent: Captain James Haskell said: ‘Astounded would be an under-statement’, while fly-half Andy Goode added: ‘Really can’t believe or understand the ban for Nathan Hughes.
article_snippet.sent: Nathan Hughes was sent off and then banned for three weeks following the incident on March 27 .
highlights_snippet.sent: No 8 was initially suspended for three matches .
  