In recent Super Rugby Pacific developments, several players from the Queensland Reds have faced disciplinary actions resulting in suspensions. Fraser McReight and Tate McDermott, both from the Reds, have been handed three-week bans. McDermott's initial penalty was set at six weeks, but was reduced due to his early guilty plea, remorse, and clean disciplinary record. Additionally, the Reds will be without another key player for at least four weeks, while centre Josh Flook is also doubtful for the upcoming match against the Highlanders. These suspensions have stirred discussions regarding the consistency of disciplinary outcomes in the league.
🗣️ "Although the entry point for his offence was six weeks, McDermott received a discount for entering an early guilty plea, showing remorse and his prior disciplinary record." 🔴 Blow for Reds as they lose two stars to suspension. #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/drmPTDSzgf
The Reds lock will miss at least four weeks while centre Josh Flook is also in doubt for Friday’s clash with the Highlanders. #SuperRugbyPacific #QueenslandReds #REDvHIG Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/czDwGrtl5P
Reds duo Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight handed three-week bans https://t.co/569fH1y06p
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Quite a bit of consternation in Super Rugby over the disciplinary outcomes. Fraser McReight just handed a three match ban for a high tackle. Meanwhile a deliberate head butt received just two weeks last round!