Laurie Weeks sent off and banned for multiple punches on Jannie du Plessis

Melbourne Rebels prop Laurie Weeks has been banned for three weeks following a red card for multiple punches on Sharks tighthead Jannie du Plessis at the weekend. While Du Plessis struck first, Weeks' retaliation and flurry of punches is what got him sent off. As both tightheads 'chased' a high ball in the first half, Weeks appeared to obstruct Du Plessis which obviously frustrated the veteran Springbok. He lashed out with a meaty slap to the back of the head, leading Weeks to turn and start swinging. Du Plessis did well to refrain from throwing punches himself, as Weeks threw roughly six sho…