Sonny Bill Williams has been handed a four-week ban for his hit on Anthony Watson in Saturday’s second test against the Lions.
Williams was sent off early in the first half after his hit on the Englishman was deemed dangerous.
Reports came out of New Zealand this morning that the centre had been handed the hefty ban.
#BREAKING Sonny Bill Williams suspended for four weeks
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 2, 2017
#BREAKING Sonny Bill Williams cops four week suspension after red card against the Lions – https://t.co/e0BVFZWZHf
— nzherald (@nzherald) July 2, 2017
This comes just before Sean O’Brien’s case will be heard as to whether or not he will miss the final Test match after he was cited for dangerous play.
The Lions fought to an impressive 24-21 win in Wellington on Saturday to force a decided this coming weekend.
