Fiji-born Wallabies center Samu Kerevi will not participate in the upcoming match against Scotland after receiving a suspension for a dangerous tackle that led to a red card in his team’s recent victory over Wales. Kerevi was sent off during the second half of the Wallabies’ 52-20 win in Cardiff and has been banned for three weeks, imposed by an independent disciplinary committee.
This suspension means Kerevi will also miss Australia’s final match of their European tour against Ireland on November 30. However, the Wallabies confirmed that Kerevi was already planning to return to club rugby in Japan, so he would not have been available for that game regardless.
The match against Wales marked Kerevi’s first appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, making his absence from the upcoming fixtures a notable one. His position may be filled by Joseph Suaali’i, who debuted for the Wallabies during the tour and was included as a replacement in the match against Wales.
In summary, while Kerevi’s suspension is disappointing for the team, it opens the door for new talent like Suaali’i to step up and demonstrate their skills on the international stage, potentially benefiting the Wallabies as they continue their tour in Europe.
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