Bismarck gets four weeks; Elliot one
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Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis has been banned for four weeks, following his sending off in the Sharks versus Chiefs Super Rugby match at the weekend.
His direct opponent, Chiefs hooker Hikawera Elliot, was slapped with a one-week ban for his act of foul play in a spiteful match in Durban - won 12-11 by the Sharks.
SANZAR duty judicial officer Adam Casselden accepted a guilty plea from Du Plessis for contravening Law 10.
4 (c): A player must not kick an opponent.
The Bok hooker was sent off in the 18th minute of the match.
Du Plessis has been suspended from all forms of …
His direct opponent, Chiefs hooker Hikawera Elliot, was slapped with a one-week ban for his act of foul play in a spiteful match in Durban - won 12-11 by the Sharks.
SANZAR duty judicial officer Adam Casselden accepted a guilty plea from Du Plessis for contravening Law 10.
4 (c): A player must not kick an opponent.
The Bok hooker was sent off in the 18th minute of the match.
Du Plessis has been suspended from all forms of …
