Wednesday 4 January 2017 12:10, UK
Tusi Pisi has been handed a two-week suspension after being sent off in Bristol's win over Worcester Warriors last month.
Referee Wayne Barnes dismissed the Samoa international during the first half of the Aviva Premiership match on Boxing Day, which Bristol won 28-20, for tackling Jamie Shillcock of Worcester when he was jumping for the ball in open play.
Pisi pleaded guilty when he appeared before an RFU Disciplinary panel on Tuesday night.
He is free to play again on January 10 but will miss his side's trip to Northampton three days before that.
The RFU Disciplinary panel said: "The player accepted the charge on the basis that this was a reckless challenge with no intent to cause injury.
"The panel agreed and determined this was a low-end entry point giving full mitigation on account of his plea and remorse."
Bristol are bottom of the Aviva Premiership but have won their last two games, including a 24-23 victory over Sale on New Year's Day.
