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Crusaders tighthead prop Owen Franks has been given a two-week suspension after pleading guilty to a charge of striking a player with the arm. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee accepted a guilty plea from Franks for contravening Law 9.12 after he was cited during a Super Rugby clash with the Blues. Franks has been suspended from all forms of the game for two weeks, up to and including Saturday, June 2. The incident occurred in the 36th minute of the match at Eden Park in Auckland. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee of Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche and John Langford assessed the case. In his finding, Foul Play Review Committee Chairman Nigel Hampton QC ruled the following: “Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles, and a statement from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Aaron Lloyd, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the citing under Law 9.12. “With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play merited a mid-range entry point of four weeks. However, taking into account mitigating factors including the players good record over an extensive playing history which includes only one previous judicial sanction, his expressed remorse and apology to the other player, and the Player’s guilty plea at the first available opportunity, the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the suspension to two weeks. “The player is therefore suspended for two weeks, up to and including Saturday 2 June 2018.”.
So Franks will be available for the first test against France.
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Three-week ban for Rory Arnold (see that clip above)
Brumbies second-row Rory Arnold has been banned for three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of a dangerous tackle against the Lions. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee accepted a guilty plea from Arnold for contravening Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, after he was red carded in Johannesburg. Arnold has been suspended from all forms of the game for three weeks, up to and including Saturday, June 9. The incident occurred in the 60th minute of the match between the Lions and Brumbies. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee of Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche and John Langford assessed the case. In his finding, Foul Play Review Committee Chairman Nigel Hampton QC ruled the following: “Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles, and a statement from the player, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the citing under Law 9.13.” “With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play, a dangerous high tackle, merited a mid-range entry point of six weeks. However, taking into account mitigating factors including the Player’s excellent, clear, disciplinary record, his expressed remorse and his guilty plea at the first available opportunity, the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the suspension to three weeks.” “The player is therefore suspended for three weeks, up to and including the Saturday 9 June 2018.” -
Moody, Franks and Crockett is enough of a sample size to suggest that Crusader props are the dumbest breed of footballer in the country
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@mariner4life said in Super Rugby News:
Moody, Franks and Crockett is enough of a sample size to suggest that Crusader props are the dumbest breed of footballer in the country
i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact.
ii. No-one else produces any props of note these days - at least in a measurable sample size. A string of unmemorable names...
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@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
Franks seriously needs to look at his tackling technique as well (usually a shoulder and swinging arm). I'm surprised he hasn't been penalised more often in the past.
Probably too late to change old habits.
I've been highlighting Franks' questionable play for years now, I could never get traction with the Thug Brothers as the nickname for him and Ben (who was playing for the Magpies at the time), despite the fact it was an apt description.
Glad he's back for France though ... and Moody too.
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@chris-b said in Super Rugby News:
** i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact. :)**
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@tim said in Super Rugby News:
@nzzp Mitchell Graham is a Chemical Engineer.
One of the things we lost when we went professional was the ability of people to hold day jobs. Having to go to work, deal with people, and use your brain outside rugby breeds well rounded rugby players. Unfortunately I think ou rgame has gone backwards with the emphasis on brawn over brain - the life of a pro player seems to be XBOX, gym and training.
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@nzzp said in Super Rugby News:
@chris-b said in Super Rugby News:
** i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact. :)**
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Are you trying to imply bean counters are bright
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@siam said in Super Rugby News:
@nzzp been listening to a few podcast interviews and by fuck these kids come across as boring.
Not that I really care but it's a factory line of squares compared to the old characters.
Lots of lame pranks, Xbox and eating lollies
one of the outcomes of having to spend so much time in the gym and on the training paddock. They aren't prepared for life, and don't tend to develop life skills.
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@nzzp said in Super Rugby News:
@siam said in Super Rugby News:
@nzzp been listening to a few podcast interviews and by fuck these kids come across as boring.
Not that I really care but it's a factory line of squares compared to the old characters.
Lots of lame pranks, Xbox and eating lollies
one of the outcomes of having to spend so much time in the gym and on the training paddock. They aren't prepared for life, and don't tend to develop life skills.
Yeah, it's more a sign of the times than a criticism as they're more or less just stock for the sports entertainment industry nowdays.
