RUGBY : New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter was handed a one-week suspension for his high tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts at a disciplinary hearing in London on Tuesday.
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter was handed a one-week suspension for his high tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts at a disciplinary hearing in London on Tuesday.
Carter was cited after the All Blacks’ 19-12 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday and appeared before International Rugby Board judicial officer Jeff Blackett.
Carter, who had already apologised for the tackle on replacement scrum-half Roberts, has the right of appeal and will be free to resume playing on November 17. As it stands, Carter will miss the All Blacks’ match against Italy this Saturday.
He will be able to play in the clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday week (November 21).
