A minimum ban of two weeks would have ruled the Sale Shark out of the second Test in Sydney on June 19 as well as the match against New Zealand Maori four days later.

But after attending an independent disciplinary hearing on Sunday with team manager Martin Johnson and elite rugby director Rob Andrew, Cueto was found not guilty of any wrongdoing by New Zealand judicial officer Peter Hobbs.

"It is good news that Mark got off his citing,” said Johnson.

The decision comes hot on the heels of a similar ruling last week where two charges of stamping against lock David Attwood from England’s 28-28 draw with the Australian Barbarians were dropped on procedural grounds.