Brumbies and Australia A outside back Ollie Sapsford has copped a two match ban for a high shot during Australia A's win over Japan XV.
Sapsford was pulled up by the TMO during the second half of their 71-7 victory in Osaka after collecting the Japanese attacker high.
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The incident was placed under review, with Sapsford's tackle quickly upgraded to the red due to no mitigating factors.
The Foul Play Review Committee upheld the decision, despite Sapsford's plea that, whilst there was foul play, it didn't meet the red card threshold.
He is set to miss two matches after being handed the full 50% discount and on completion of tackle school.
"In determining the sanction for Sapsford, the FPRC noted the player accepted that foul play had occurred but not that the offence warranted a red card," the statement from World Rugby read.
"On the basis of all the evidence before them, the committee upheld the red card and decided that the offending warranted the mandatory mid-range entry point of six matches. The committee decided to award full 50 per cent mitigation resulting in a final sanction of three matches.
"This will be reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme."
The suspension is one of the few dampeners from the massive win, with Australia A rebounding after a draw and defeat during their 2024 UK tour.
Sapsford will likely serve this ban during the pre-season for the ACT Brumbies ahead of next season's Super Rugby Pacific season.
The Brumbies open their season on February 14 against the Western Force in Perth.
