Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s openside flanker, Motikai Murray, is set to attend a disciplinary hearing following his yellow card during the team’s 38-21 loss to the Brumbies on the weekend. The incident leading to the card involved a dangerous tackle on Harrison Goddard, raising concerns that it violates Law 9.13, which addresses dangerous tackles.
If found guilty of the offense, Murray could face a suspension of up to three weeks. The dangerous tackle occurred in the 79th minute when Murray’s arm made contact around Goddard’s neck during an attempted tackle.
This incident reflects ongoing discussions within rugby regarding player safety and the implications of foul play, as seen in previous cases this season. Notably, Api Koroisau of the Wests Tigers and Hoskins Sotutu from the Blues faced similar disciplinary actions for dangerous tackles, with Koroisau receiving a three-match ban and Sotutu a three-week suspension. These actions underscore the league’s dedication to maintaining high safety standards.
Though suspensions can be tough on teams, they also open the door for other players to step up and showcase their talents on the field. The Fijian Drua is looking to regroup from this setback and enhance their performance as they approach their next match. As the team confronts the challenges of discipline and injuries, there remains a sense of optimism for growth and the rise of new talent within the squad.
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