WELLINGTON, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – Rookie Waikato
Chiefs halfback Finlay Christie was suspended for three weeks on Monday after pleading guilty to stamping on an opponent’s head.
The incident occurred during the Chiefs 16-7 Super rugby win over the
Western Force in Perth on Saturday, with SANZAAR’s judiciary later determining it warranted a red card.
SANZAAR said Christie would normally be facing a six-week ban but it was reduced to three due to his guilty plea, inexperience and excellent disciplinary record.
The 22-year-old, who is in his debut season with the Chiefs, will be
sidelined until his team meets the Auckland Blues on May 26.