Sonny Bill Williams will face a judiciary hearing to determine his fate ahead of next week's decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions.
The star All Blacks midfielder became the first New Zealand player in 50 years to receive a red card.
He was sent off in his side's 24‑21 second‑Test loss to the Lions in Wellington.
Williams was sent off after a crunching shoulder charge that struck Lions winger Anthony Watson flush in the face.
The last All Black to be sent off was Colin Meads, against Scotland in 1967.
Williams will face a three‑man judiciary this afternoon in Wellington, which will determine the severity of his punishment.
In all likelihood, he will be suspended for next weekend's Test decider.
The All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions will meet in the series decider at 7.35pm next Saturday.
