Highlanders forward Manaaki Selby-Rickit has copped a four-week suspension after being guilty of serious misconduct by New Zealand Rugby.
The 23-year-old Southland lock was convicted last month of injuring with reckless regard after a late-night incident in Invercargill that left the victim with a broken jaw.
Selby-Rickit was ordered by Invercargill District Court to pay reparation of $8000.
NZ Rugby head of professional rugby Chris Lendrum said Selby-Rickit will miss two pre-season matches and also be unavailable for the first two Super Rugby games.
He will be permitted to train with the Highlanders.
“We have made it clear that there is no place in rugby for violence and we expect better decisions from players when it comes to alcohol,” Lendrum said after a misconduct hearing.
“Manaaki has been formally sanctioned with a warning, and we are requiring him to undergo counselling.”
Selby-Rickit is the son of former All Blacks lock Hud Rickit and the brother of Silver Ferns netballer Te Paea Selby-Rickit.
Jacko
Guest
Didnt an NRL player get locked up in Bali for belting a security Guard, Bribe his way out of it, but got no punishment by the NRL when he got home ? Dont start lying...
jameswm
Roar Guru
And you wonder how much worse it would have been if Timani didn’t escape. It was frightening. Mafi got off completely?
Tigranes
Guest
Once again a NZ rugby player gets off pretty lightly...if this bloke had been an NRL player he probably would have had his contract ripped up from the sounds of things he should have done time
coldturkey
Roar Rookie
… And is discharged without conviction. :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
Melburnian
Roar Pro
Jeez. So this guys cops a 4 week ban but Mafi, who literally kidnapped and belted the crap out of a team mate is allowed to play in the RWC. :shocked: