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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    The Crusaders are copping the three week suspension to prop Tamaiti Williams

    The Crusaders are copping the three week suspension to prop Tamaiti Williams


    He'll miss three rounds of Super Rugby Pacific after what was deemed a reckless or dangerous ruck clean out during Saturday's win over the Chiefs.

    Coach Rob Penney says there's a bit of frustration over how it panned out...



    The ban could be reduced to two matches if he takes part in a World Rugby coaching intervention programme.

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