Fiji wing Radradra suspended for 3 matches for red card in win over Wales

DUBLIN (AP) — Winger Semi Radradra was suspended from Fiji’s last European rugby tour matches against Spain and Ireland on Tuesday for his 20-minute red card against Wales.

An independent disciplinary panel made the ruling after a video hearing.

Radradra was cited for his shoulder-leading tackle to the head of Wales fullback Cameron Winnett in Cardiff on Sunday. Radradra’s first-half yellow card was upgraded to red by the bunker.

Despite his dismissal, Fiji earned its first ever win against Wales in Cardiff by 24-19.

The panel’s sanction started at six games and was cut in half because of Radradra’s disciplinary record and remorse.

He will miss Fiji’s match against Spain in Valladolid this weekend and Ireland in Dublin next week. He will be allowed to play the third game, for his Lyon club, if he attends World Rugby’s tackle school.

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