Pablo Matera has been reinstated as Argentina captain and his and two team-mates' suspensions for "discriminatory and xenophobic" comments on social media lifted.
Matera, together with his teammates Guido Petti and Santiago Socino were suspended on Tuesday for posts made between 2011 and 2013.
Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) now says such measures were "unnecessary" adding that the players' apologies and good behaviour in the years since meant their suspensions could be lifted.
"The preventive measures are unnecessary so we have resolved to lift the suspension of the three players and reinstate the captaincy to Pablo Matera," the UAR said in a statement.
"The disciplinary process continues and the commission will arrive at a final resolution in the next few days."
Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma said, "All I can say about these three fine players and great men is that they are great human beings."
Matera, 27, who plays his club rugby for Stade Francais, has won 69 caps and led his side to a famous victory over New Zealand on 14 November.
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