Two MAC premier reserve grade rugby players have received lengthy suspensions following the calling off of a May 30 match involving their team.
Utility back Tai Vaiusu has been banned until November 1 next year for throwing a ball at the head of referee Jamie McFarland after their Flaxmere Park-hosted
match against Taradale was called off early. Prop Moughan Sali has been suspended until June 1 next year for verbal abuse.
MAC Sports Association chairman Anthony Morley said his club won't appeal the bans. "It's not the first time suspensions of this nature have been handed out, but in this case it's two from the same club," Mr Morley said.
He pointed out it's the first time this season the club's premier reserve grade team have been in judicial strife.
"We feel the sentences are tough enough and won't be taking any further action against the pair. They will remain part of our family ... our club's motto is He oranga mo te whanau and this reflects the family-orientated nature of our club."
