Fiji-born Samu Kerevi, a key player for the Wallabies, has concluded his participation in the team’s end-of-year European tour after receiving a suspension for a dangerous tackle during the recent match against Wales. The incident occurred in the second half of the Wallabies’ 52-20 victory over the Welsh team in Cardiff, where Kerevi was shown a red card.
Following an assessment by a three-person independent disciplinary committee, Kerevi was handed a three-week ban, ruling him out of the upcoming match against Scotland. Additionally, he was already set to miss Australia’s final tour match against Ireland on November 30, as he had plans to return to club rugby in Japan.
This match against Wales marked Kerevi’s first appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and his suspension opens the door for Joseph Suaalii, who recently transitioned from rugby league and made his Wallabies debut earlier this tour, to step back into the team.
Kerevi’s absence is unfortunate but presents an opportunity for emerging talents like Suaalii to showcase their skills on the international stage. As the Wallabies continue their tour, they can focus on building their depth and adaptability as they face new challenges ahead.
Overall, while the situation is disappointing for Kerevi and the Wallabies, it also underscores the dynamic nature of professional sports, where opportunities arise for new players to shine.
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