Sharks flanker Jacques Vermeulen banned for NZ gamesGallo Images Jacques Vermeulen from the Sharks has been banned for two weeks for dangerous play. Sharks loose forward Jacques Vermeulen will miss two matches in New Zealand after a two-week suspension for dangerous play. The Sanzaar Foul Play Review Committee accepted a guilty plea the 23-year-old for contravening Law 9.20 - dangerous play in a ruck or maul. READ MORE:* Key ABs cleared for Crusaders* Crusaders back to Lions' den* Crusaders university of coachesThe Foul Play Review Committee of Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche and Stephen Hardy assessed the case. However, taking into account mitigating factors including the player's youth, his excellent judicial record and early guilty plea the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the suspension to two weeks."

Source: Stuff March 25, 2018 09:22 UTC