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Perth - Western Force centre, Rory Sidey, has been suspended for three weeks after a SANZAR judicial hearing found him guilty on the charge of dangerous tackling under law 10.4(j) during the Forces’ defeat against the Sharks on Saturday.
VIDEO: Rory Sidey spear tackles Odwa Ndungane
SANZAR Judicial Officer Dennis Wheelahan QC heard the matter via conference call in Sydney and determined that Sidey should be suspended for three weeks as a consequence of his actions.
Sidey was called before the SANZAR judicial hearing after receiving a straight red card in the 18th minute for a dangerous tackle on Sharks wing, Odwa Ndungane.
Sidey didn’t contest that the tackle was dangerous and Wheelahan upheld the dangerous tackle charge and determined that Sidey be suspended for three weeks.
Ndungane was released from hospital on Sunday and has rejoined the Sharks in Melbourne ahead of their match against the Rebels on Friday.
Sidey will miss the Force's matches against the Blues (March 12), Lions (March 19) and Stormers (March 26).
Sharks wing Odwa Ndungane is stretchered off the field against the Western Force (Gallo Images)
VIDEO: Rory Sidey spear tackles Odwa Ndungane
SANZAR Judicial Officer Dennis Wheelahan QC heard the matter via conference call in Sydney and determined that Sidey should be suspended for three weeks as a consequence of his actions.
Sidey was called before the SANZAR judicial hearing after receiving a straight red card in the 18th minute for a dangerous tackle on Sharks wing, Odwa Ndungane.
Sidey didn’t contest that the tackle was dangerous and Wheelahan upheld the dangerous tackle charge and determined that Sidey be suspended for three weeks.
Ndungane was released from hospital on Sunday and has rejoined the Sharks in Melbourne ahead of their match against the Rebels on Friday.
Sidey will miss the Force's matches against the Blues (March 12), Lions (March 19) and Stormers (March 26).
Sharks wing Odwa Ndungane is stretchered off the field against the Western Force (Gallo Images)
