Carter banned for a week for high tackle

All Black out-half Dan Carter has been suspended for one week for a high tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts.

Carter acknowledged responsibility and had already apologised for his high tackle on Roberts, Wales' replacement scrum half.

The sanction of one week reflected the low entry point in the IRB's table of sanctions for the offence, together with the maximum allowance for the mitigating factors involved.

It means Carter will miss the All Blacks sold out Test match against Italy at the San Siro this weekend.

He is free to resume playing on 17 November and also holds the right of appeal.