ITM Cup
Former All Blacks winger Zac Guildford handed four-week ban for lifting tackle
Zac Guildford © Getty Images
Zac Guildford has been suspended for four weeks for a lifting tackle in Hawke's Bay's ITM Cup victory against Counties Manukau.
The former All Blacks winger pleaded guilty after being charged for his tackle on Steelers second five-eighth Cardiff Vaega during the second half of the Magpies' 35-11 victory in Pukekohe last Friday.
New Zealand Rugby duty judicial officer Chris Morris said in that he had indicated a low-end entry point and added two weeks as a deterrent before offering a two-week discount because of the player's remorse, admission of responsibility and clean on-field record.
Guildford will miss the Ranfurly Shield holders' next four ITM Cup matches.
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