Though the citing against Levave was upheld, the judicial officer determined that exceptional circumstances meant that no further sanction should be imposed.
The yellow card shown to Levave for tackling a Japan player without the ball was deemed sufficient punishment, taking into account mitigating factors including his good disciplinary record.
Samoa, who cannot reach the quarter-finals, play Scotland in Newcastle on Saturday.
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(Reporting by Ed Osmond; Editing by David Goodman)
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