Sam Whitelock handed two-week Super Rugby ban
Tuesday 2 May 2017 09:40, UK
New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock has been given a two-week Super Rugby ban after striking an opponent with his elbow while playing for the Crusaders in South Africa.
The incident involving the All Blacks forward occurred in the closing stages of a 48-21 victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein last Saturday.
The length of his suspension was decided by a judicial committee from competition organisers SANZAAR.
Whitelock will miss matches against the Bulls in Pretoria this Saturday and against the Hurricanes in Christchurch on May 13.
All Blacks skipper and No 8 Kieran Read broke his thumb against the Cheetahs and is likely to be out of action for at least six weeks.
