The 16-year-old Christchurch Boys' High School rugby player who stomped on an opponent's head and threw a punch in a high school match has been handed a six week ban.
The stomp and punch marred the final seconds of top schoolboy rugby match between Napier Boys' High School and Christchurch Boys' High School, with a CBHS hooker red carded for the double act of foul play.
The ugly incident unfolded as Napier Boys romped to a 31-12 victory over their southern rivals in the National Top Four semifinal in Palmerston North.
Footage of the incident showed the CBHS reserve hooker stomping on an opponent's head during the breakdown.
The same player then punched another player in the push and shove that developed after the incident.
The referee red carded the player, telling his captain: "He needs to understand he can't do that."
CBHS headmaster Nic Hill confirmed the player had received a six-week ban.
"I am very comfortable with the process and the fair outcome," he said.