Watch: 18-Year-Old Handed 10-Year Ban For Assaulting Referee

 

Youngster Mark Meafua has received a 10-year ban for assaulting the referee during an U19 match in Australia.

The 18-year-old flanker had been involved in a scuffle, after his teammates objected to a dangerous lifting tackle by opposition the Newcastle Wanderers.

He was about to be given a red card for striking a player with an elbow, when he lashed out at the 19-year-old referee.

Meafua was arrested at his home in Rutherford on Saturday night and charged with common assault. He will face Maitland Local Court on 4 October.

Meafua, who was ironically set to receive the award for the best and fairest player in the 19 competition, was given a 10-match ban for the red card and a 10-year ban for assaulting the referee.

[SA Rugby Mag]

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