Wednesday 23 November 2016 10:22, UK
New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa will miss Saturday's clash with France in Paris after receiving a one-week ban following a dangerous tackle against Ireland last weekend.
Fekitoa, who scored two tries in his side's 21-9 victory in Dublin, was cited following the high tackle on Simon Zebo.
A statement from World Rugby on Tuesday said a three-man independent disciplinary hearing had found that Fekitoa's tackle had been reckless rather than intentional although it would have merited a red card.
The standard two-week suspension was halved in view of Fekitoa's previously good disciplinary record and his acknowledgement of wrongdoing.
New Zealand flanker Sam Cane was also up before a disciplinary hearing after being cited for a high tackle that left Robbie Henshaw unconscious.
Cane was however cleared of any wrongdoing having contested the charge, and is now free to return to action straight away.
The fixture against France is New Zealand's final action of the Autumn Internationals.
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