Oh no, David Pocock has been suspended!
http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/su...a97ef41e84dff5
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Duty judicial officer Adam Cassleden accepted the Wallabies back-rower’s admission that he’d committed an act of foul play by dangerously holding a player without the ball.
He deemed the incident merited only a low-end sanction of two weeks, plus one week for aggravation.
“However, taking into account mitigating factors including the player’s early plea, his good character, his genuine remorse and his excellent disciplinary record I reduced the suspension to a period of two weeks,” Cassleden said in a statement.
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As much as I dislike star player missing games (including a visit to Sydney!) it is refreshing to see dangerous plays to the head and neck taken seriously. The NHL could learn a lot from rugby.
Edit: Pocock has issued an apology (take note Duncan Keith!):
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Yesterday I faced the judiciary for the first time in my rugby career. I am incredibly disappointed with my actions. I endeavour to play the game I love in a way that reflects the kind of toughness and decency I think rugby can teach us.
On Saturday night I did not live up to those standards, placing Michael Leitch in danger by binding on his neck in a maul. It was not my intention to hurt Michael, but in these sorts of circumstances it is not intention that matters. I am grateful that World Rugby and SANZAAR are concerned about making the game safer for all of us.
I would like to take this opportunity to apologise again to Michael. And to apologise to the Chiefs, Brumbies and all those who follow rugby. I'd also like to apologise to my team mates who I will let down over the next few weeks while suspended.
Dave
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