Brumbies wing Chance Peni has been suspended for five weeks for his high hit on Crusaders wing Israel Dagg at the weekend.
Peni received a yellow card for an incident which occurred in the 19th minute of the match between the Brumbies and Crusaders played at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Subsequently he was cited post-match and after assessment by the SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee of Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche and Stephen Hardy has been banned for five weeks.
“It’s disappointing to lose Chance until after 17 June as we felt that the incident had been dealt with appropriately at the time by the highly experienced referee and TMO,” Brumbies CEO Michael Thomson commented.
“We do however respect the decision of the Judiciary and will look forward to having Chance back available for action after 17 June.”
Peni will miss the Super Rugby fixtures against the Rebels at GIO Stadium, the two-week tour to South Africa which encompasses matches against the Lions in Johannesburg and the Bulls in Pretoria, the home clash with the Sunwolves and the game against Suntory in the June Test window.
In his finding, Foul Play Review Committee Chairman Nigel Hampton QC ruled the following:
“Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles and additional evidence, including from the player and submissions from his legal representative the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the citing under Law 9.13.
“With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play merited a mid-range entry point of 6 weeks. The player has received two previous periods of suspension for similar incidents in the preceding 12 months, and the Foul Play Review Committee added a further week to the sanction for that aggravating factor.
“However, taking into account mitigating factors including the Player’s remorse shown on field and his pleading guilty at the first available opportunity, the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the suspension.”
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