Bismarck du Plessis banned for a month for kicking Michael Leitch in the face
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In what was a farcical first half in the rain of Durban, three players were red carded within twenty minutes as the Sharks and the Chiefs played out a tense Super Rugby round 6 contest.
Arguably the worst of the three was this uncalled for kick to the face, that resulted in a month ban.
Just minutes after Chiefs hooker Hika Elliot was red carded for charging into a ruck with his shoulder, Springbok hooker Du Plessis was held by number eight Michael Leitch on the floor.
In the process of releasing his foot, he lashed out, kicking Leitch in the face.
Referee Angus Gardner, who had a tough…
Arguably the worst of the three was this uncalled for kick to the face, that resulted in a month ban.
Just minutes after Chiefs hooker Hika Elliot was red carded for charging into a ruck with his shoulder, Springbok hooker Du Plessis was held by number eight Michael Leitch on the floor.
In the process of releasing his foot, he lashed out, kicking Leitch in the face.
Referee Angus Gardner, who had a tough…
