New Zealand appeal against ban
New Zealand have appealed against Sione Lauaki’s two-week ban.
Lauaki was handed the suspension for a dangerous tackle during Saturday’s 85-8 victory over Romania, ruling him out of the quarter and semi-finals.
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SUBSCRIBENew Zealand have appealed against Sione Lauaki’s two-week ban.
Lauaki was handed the suspension for a dangerous tackle during Saturday’s 85-8 victory over Romania, ruling him out of the quarter and semi-finals.
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