Lions' Shaw gets two-week ban

05 July 2009 (16:44)

Simon Shaw © Gallo Images

Simon Shaw was suspended for two weeks on Sunday for dangerous play in the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 victory over South Africa after striking Springboks scrumhalf Fourie du Preez with his knee.

Shaw was shown the yellow card and sent to the sinbin on Saturday by Australian referee Stuart Dickinson just before half time at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. The England second row appeared before judicial officer Alan Hudson of Canada at a hearing on Sunday and was found guilty.

With the Lions tour now over and the domestic season not due to start until August, Shaw's ban will not begin until August 9 and finish August 22.

The 35-year-old lock forward, who added more power to the Lions pack in both the second and third tests, challenged Du Preez while chasing a kick ahead and fell on top of the Springbok, who was left dazed and lying on the turf. Du Preez was able to continue, but was later replaced by Ruan Pienaar.

Although the Lions won the game, South Africa won the series 2-1 after victories in Durban and Pretoria.

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