Reds centre Paisami banned for three weeks for dangerous tackle

MELBOURNE - Queensland centre Hunter Paisami has been banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle during the Reds season-opening win against Moana Pasifika over the weekend.

The Wallabies midfielder was given a red card for his high hit as opposing number 12 Lalomilo Lalomilo dived towards the Reds try-line in the first half of the 56-36 win at Lang Park.

A judiciary panel upheld the red card and banned him for matches against Western Force, Canterbury Crusaders and New South Wales Waratahs, governing body SANZAAR said on Tuesday.

Paisami can return a week earlier for the Waratahs match if he participates in World Rugbys tackle education programme, SANZAAR added. REUTERS

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