Manu Samoa vice-captain Alesana Tuilagi. Photo: AFP Samoan winger Alesana Tuilagi has been suspended for five weeks for an act of foul play during their Rugby World Cup game against Japan at the weekend. Following a review of video footage, Tuilagi was cited for striking Japan player Harumichi Tatekawa with his knee during the second minute of their game at Milton Keynes. Tuilagi denied the act of foul play, but the charge was upheld by an independent judicial officer, after reviewing evidence including from all camera angles, medical evidence and submissions from the player. The offence was deemed to be [...]
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