Angus Ta'avao gets three-week ban for Ringrose hit

New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao has been suspended for three week following his red card for a dangerous tackle against Ireland.

Ta'avao collided dangerously with Garry Ringrose, who was replaced and misses the final game of the tour with concussion.

At today's hearing, the Kiwi claimed that the red card for "for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13, a player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously" was not merited due to mitigating factors.

However, World Rugby upheld the referee's decision and decided that the incident was a mid-range offence which opens with a six-week suspension.

That was reduced to three due to the player's previous good record.