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Michael Leitch to miss Chiefs-Rebels match after high tackle

Michael Leitch to miss Chiefs-Rebels match after high tackle

Chiefs No 8 Michael Leitch will miss his side's match against the Rebels on Friday after picking up a one week suspension for a high tackle against the Hurricanes.

The Japanese international was the third player to be yellow carded during the match after his 77th minute high shot on Hurricanes reserve hooker Ricky Riccitelli.

The Chiefs won the match 26‑18.

Leitch was cited after the match and pleaded guilty at his hearing with the SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee on Sunday.

In other match results, the Brumbies defeated Western Force 25-17, the Crusaders beat the Reds 22-20, the Stormers thrashed the Kings 41-10, the Cheetahs beat the the Sunwolves 38-31, the Sharks beat the Waratahs 37-14 and the Jaguares beat the Lions 36-24.

The Chiefs are currently leading the Super Rugby points table with 14 points, the Stormers are in second place with 13 points and the Sharks are third with 9 points.

The Brumbies are in fourth place with 6 points while the Crusaders are in fifth place with 12 points.

Defending champion, Hurricanes lie in sixth place with 10 points.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs will face the Rebels at 8.45pm Friday while the Crusaders will take on the Blues at 6.35pm.

Source: Stuff.co

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