France second row Bernard Le Roux has avoided a ban despite appearing to drop a forearm into the face of Alun Wyn Jones.
During the first half of Wales' defeat in Paris on Saturday, Le Roux cleared the Wales captain out of a ruck - appearing to connect with his head as the pair fell to the floor.
The incident was missed during the match by referee Karl Dickson and his team of officials.
After the game, Wales boss Wayne Pivac and Jones refused to comment on the incident. The following day saw Le Roux cited.
But any fears he would miss France's Six Nations finale against Ireland this weekend have been eased after he escaped a ban, despite a disciplinary committee finding that the player had committed an act of foul play.
France team manager Raphael Ibanez first revealed the news on Twitter, posting a message that, when translated, reads: "After the hearing of Bernard Le Roux with the disciplinary commission of the Committee of 6 Nations, it is with pleasure that I inform you that our exemplary player has no charge against him.
"He will be able to defend our colours on Saturday against Ireland."
The French lock's hearing was done over Zoom in front of a World Rugby appointed three man independent panel comprised of Charles Cuthbert (UAE - Chairman), Frank Hadden (Sco) and Leon Lloyd (Eng).
A Six Nations statement read: "The France second row forward, Bernard Le Roux, appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee via videoconference today.
"Mr Le Roux had been cited following the match between France and Wales on October 24, 2020 at Stade de France for an alleged infringement of Law 9.12 (striking with the hand or arm) in the 19th minute of the match.
"The citing complaint had alleged that Mr Le Roux had struck the Wales second row, Alun Wyn Jones.
"Mr Le Roux acknowledged that he had made contact with Mr Jones, but denied that it had been an act of foul play.
"The Disciplinary Committee, which comprised Charles Cuthbert (UAE), Leon Lloyd (England) and Frank Hadden (Scotland), considered all of the relevant material, and heard evidence and submissions from Mr Le Roux and his legal counsel, Louis Weston.
"The Disciplinary Committee found that Mr Le Roux had committed an act of foul play (an infringement of Law 9.12) but that it had not warranted a red card, and that Mr Le Roux is therefore free to resume playing immediately."
