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Super 14
Western Force winger Nick Cummins suspended for two weeks
March 28, 2010
Western Force winger Nick Cummins has been suspended for two weeks after a SANZAR Judicial hearing in Perth on Sunday.
Cummins faced a dangerous tackle charge for his hit on Bulls player Jacques-Louis Potgieter, from Saturday night's game at ME Bank Stadium.
"Potgieter was unable to break his fall as he was turned in the tackle, with his legs in the air and his back facing the ground. As a result of the tackle, Potgieter was placed at serious risk of injury to his spinal area," SANZAR Citing Commission Scott Nowland reported in his charge sheet.
The Citing Commissioner’s view was supported by SANZAR Judicial Officer Campbell Thomson who heard the case at the Rugby WA offices in Perth.
Thomson deemed a two week suspension sufficient penalty, in line with previous censures that have been handed down by SANZAR Judicial Officers for similar offences.
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