Springboks centre Jaque Fourie has been suspended for four weeks – covering three matches – after being cited for a dangerous tackle during the Tri Nations Test between Australia and South Africa in Brisbane.
His ban, to end on August 22, will include two Currie Cup matches for which Fourie would have been considered for selection plus the Tri Nations Test against New Zealand on August 21.
Fourie was initially cited over an incident in the 2nd minute of the match won 30-13 by the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium.
He subsequently appeared in Brisbane today with SANZAR Judicial Officer Bruce Squire QC, of New Zealand, presiding over the matter.
Mr Squire found Fourie guilty of a breach of Law 10.4 (j) and considered the offence at the lower end of severity.
Entry point for a low grade lifting tackle offence is three matches.
Fourie was suspended last year for a similar offence.
