NSW Waratahs prop Sekope Kepu has been given a one-game Super Rugby ban after receiving his third yellow card of the season.
He was penalised for a late and high shot on Jordie Barrett in the 27th minute of last Friday’s loss to the Hurricanes, with SANZAAR giving him a post-match sanction for the hit, meaning Kepu had to face the Foul Play Committee.
His ban, issued on Monday, means Kepu will miss the Waratahs’ round-nine clash against the Kings on Friday week, due to Daryl Gibson’s side having the bye this week.
Meanwhile, Hurricanes playmaker Beauden Barrett has a case to answer after his Super Rugby double indiscretion against the Waratahs.
The All Blacks playmaker will face a SANZAAR judicial hearing on Monday after a foul play review committee deemed his red card late in the Hurricanes’ 38-28 win needs further addressing.
Barrett was sent off with two minutes remaining for a second incidence of deliberate offending.
He was shown yellow cards in the 18th and 78th minutes for intentional knock-downs.
Barrett, who was a standout in the match, later admitted he needed to improve his technique when attempting an intercept.
The Hurricanes face the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.