The Super Rugby Pacific Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has handed Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams a three-week suspension after finding him guilty of dangerous play in a ruck in contravention of Law 9.20a.
Williams was originally cited for dangerous play that occurred in the 15th minute of the match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium Waikato on 28 February 2026.
The FPRC determined Williams had entered a ruck and made direct shoulder contact to an opponent's head, with no mitigation, and that the act of foul play merited a mid-range entry point of six weeks/matches.
In light of Williams accepting he committed an act of foul play, as well as mitigating factors such as his disciplinary record and remorse, the FPRC applied the full 50 per cent reduction in sanction.
Williams was also permitted to apply to take part in World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Programme as a substitute for the final match of the sanction.
Williams has been suspended from all forms of the game for three weeks, which will apply to the Blues v Crusaders, this Saturday, Crusaders v Highlanders, Saturday 14 March 2026 and the Moana Pasifika v Crusaders, Saturday 21 March 2026.
*Tamaiti will return for the Moana Pasifika game if he passes the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme.
Source: super.rugby
