Tuqiri punished by Wallabies

Australia winger Lote Tuqiri will not play for the remainder of the Tri-Nations series after being suspended and fined for missing a recovery session following a late night out.

The dual international has been stood down for Tests against South Africa and New Zealand and fined $20,000 Australian (€12,600) for failing to show up for the session and being found to be over the team’s alcohol limit when breathalysed on Monday.