Blues flanker Luke Braid has been suspended for three weeks of Super Rugby after he pleaded guilty to striking a Stormers play in his team’s 27-17 loss.
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The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron has accepted a guilty plea from Luke Braid of the Blues for striking an opponent, in breach of Law 10.4 (a), after he was Cited following a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend.
Braid has been suspended from all forms of the game for three weeks up to and including Friday 6th April.
The incident occurred in the 62nd Minute of the match between the Stormers and Blues at DHL Newlands Stadium on Friday the 16th of March.
SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron assessed the case.
In his finding, Mike Heron ruled the following, “The impact on the Stormers player was mild despite the vulnerable position and there was no impact on the game. The player accepted guilt immediately and expressed sincere remorse.”
“His explanation (of frustration and trying to get the opposition player to stop impeding the ball) does have some support from the footage.”