Bismarck banned for four weeks

Sharks hooker Bismarck du Plessis was suspended for four weeks on Sunday after kicking an opponent during his team's narrow Super Rugby victory over the Chiefs in Durban on Saturday, Sanzar said.


Du Plessis, who is likely to be part of the Springbok squad at the World Cup, was sent off after just 18 minutes for kicking out at an opponent in the Sharks' 12-11 win, a match which saw three players dismissed.


Du Plessis pleaded guilty before a Sanzar disciplinary hearing and is suspended from all forms of the game up to an including April 18.


Du Plessis's opposite number, Hika Elliot, …

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