Erceg broke the news herself via Twitter.
An appeal was made. A decision was over turned. Tomorrow I play #justice pic.twitter.com/mwgx5Oh8xG
— Abby Erceg (@aerceg5) August 8, 2016
New Zealand are assured of advancing to the quarterfinals with a draw against France and also have a path should they lose. Erceg, a vital part of the side’s defensive structure in a match that, even if New Zealand lose, keeping it close could be the difference between moving on and going home.