Owen Franks. Photo: Getty ImagesCrusaders prop Owen Franks has copped a two-week ban for his head-high tackle on Blues hooker James Parsons. Franks' shot to the head of Parsons, which forced the Blues player from the field in the first half, was reviewed by referee Glen Jackson, who gave Franks a warning but nothing else. His ban was reduced from a starting point of four weeks due to several reasons, explained committee chairman Nigel Hampton. Jackson could be heard via his microphone telling Franks that he was lucky too much time had elapsed before the incident was spotted.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 20, 2018 19:52 UTC